"take up for" in Chinese (Simplified)

为...辩护替...说话

Definition

在争论或困难情况下支持或为某人辩护，尤其是当其他人反对他们时。

是一个非正式、口语化的表达，常用来指为某人辩护。常见结构是 'take up for someone'。不要与 'take up'（开始一项活动）或 'stand up for' 混淆。

I always take up for my little brother when he gets in trouble.

我总是在弟弟有麻烦时**为他辩护**。

She took up for her friend during the argument.

她在争吵中**为她的朋友辩护**。

Do you take up for your classmates when they need help?

你在同学需要帮助时会**为他们说话**吗？

When everyone blamed Tom, his sister was the only one to take up for him.

当大家都指责汤姆时，只有他姐姐**为他辩护了**。

You shouldn't always have to take up for people who treat you badly.

你没必要总是**为那些对你不好的人说话**。

I wish someone would have taken up for me when I was new at work.

我希望刚到公司时，有人能**为我说句话**。