To argue or reason in support of a cause.

辩护((for))。

To argue before a court of law.

【法律】在法庭辩护。

To supplicate or beg earnestly.

恳求；乞求((for))。

To discuss or defend by arguments.

辩驳。

To answer, as to a charge.

【法律】为...答辩；辩护。

To offer as a plea, usu. in defense, apology, or excuse.

以...辩解；以...为托词。