defend oneself publicly; argue in self-defense
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to defend oneself publicly; to argue in one's own defense; to explain away
neutralOften used in formal or legal contexts when someone needs to clear their name or respond to accusations. Can imply a slightly defensive tone.
Miàn面
duì对
pī批
píng评
，
tā他
cóng从
bù不
wèi为
zì自
jǐ己
shēng声
biàn辩
yī一
jù句
。
When faced with criticism, he never utters a single word in his own defense.
Tā他
zài在
fǎ法
tíng庭
shàng上
wèi为
zì自
jǐ己
shēng声
biàn辩
，
zhèng证
míng明
le了
zì自
jǐ己
de的
qīng清
bái白
。
He defended himself in court, proving his innocence.
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Zhèng证
jù据
què确
záo凿
，
shì事
shí实
qīng清
chu楚
，
bù不
róng容
shēng声
biàn辩
。
The evidence is solid and the facts are clear, allowing for no defense.
Tā她
wèi为
zì自
jǐ己
de的
jué决
dìng定
shēng声
biàn辩
，
shuō说
nà那
shì是
dāng当
shí时
zuì最
hǎo好
de的
xuǎn选
zé择
。
She defended her decision, saying it was the best choice at the time.