transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪˈfend ]
v.tr. (also absol.) 1 (often foll. by against, from) resist an attack made on; protect (a person or thing) from harm or danger. 2 support or uphold by argument; speak or write in favour of. 3 conduct the case for (a defendant in a lawsuit). øødefendable adj. defender n. [ME f. OF defendre f. L defendere: cf. OFFEND]