辩护 (biàn hù): to speak in defense of; to argue in favor of; to defend; to plead

The lawyer defended the defendant in court, pointing out that the evidence provided by the police was questionable.

When her friend was misunderstood by everyone, she was always the first to stand up and speak in his defense.

This article defends the stance of wildlife conservationists and calls on people not to over-develop forests.

In the debate competition, he did his best to defend his team's viewpoint and ultimately won the judges' approval.

Facing questions from reporters, the mayor defended the government's decision, emphasizing that it was for long-term benefit.