a person who defends someone or something 保卫(或维护)者 a determined defender of British interests. 坚决维护英国利益者。 ■(in soccer, hockey, and other games) a player whose task it is to protect their own side's goal (足球、曲棍球和其他比赛的)防守队员 ■(Bridge)either member of the partnership that did not win the auction (桥牌)守方。 比较 declarer