1N-COUNT 捍卫者;保护者;维护者 If someone is a defender of a particular thing or person that has been criticized, they argue or act in support of that thing or person. 捍卫者;保护者;维护者
...the most ardent defenders of conventional family values. [+ of]
传统家庭价值观最热烈的捍卫者
...a strong defender of human rights or religious freedom.
2N-COUNT (足球、曲棍球等运动中的)防守队员,防守球员 A defender in a game such as football or hockey is a player whose main task is to try and stop the other side scoring. (足球、曲棍球等运动中的)防守队员,防守球员