stick up for

英 [stɪk ʌp fɔː] 美 [stɪk ʌp fɔːr]

• v. 维护； 为 ... 辩护

例句

用作动词 (v.)

1. Bill is too tame to stand up for his own rights.
   比尔太没骨气，竟不敢起来维护自己的权利。
2. I stood up for her despite the virulent criticism.
   尽管她遭到恶毒的批评，我还是维护她。
3. You should get a lawyer to plead for your case.
   你该请一位律师为你的案子辩护。
4. I'll stick up for you because I believe you.
   我将为你辩护，因为我相信你。

词汇搭配

• stick up for 维护
• stick up for one's principles 坚持原则