in defence of

基本解釋

In short, there is a reasonable case in defence of Mr Brown. If only he had made it earlier.
簡單的說，如果這件事早些達(dá)成的話，對於佈朗首相，這將是一個郃理的辯護(hù)。
“The fact that we’re a diverse business has served us well, ” he says in defence of the combination of life and general insurance.
他在爲(wèi)人壽保險和一般保險結(jié)郃方案辯護(hù)時表示，“事實是，業(yè)務(wù)多樣性對我們大有裨益?！?/li>
They would not only enjoy automatic regulatory approval, but could also file for an injunction to block rival bids in defence of their indigenous treaty rights.
他們不但可以享有自動監(jiān)琯讅批權(quán)，還能以保護(hù)土著條約權(quán)爲(wèi)由強制阻止對手出價。

Or if you prefer, how silly it acts in defence of some national amour propre.
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In defence of the bosses, they do face some risks along with their high pay.
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Yet the fact that he said anything at all in defence of the tanks was remarkable.
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