学个词Learn a Word 第1283期 defend

　　今天我们要学的词是defend。 Defend, 辩护，辩解。 "President Obama defended U.S. involvement in Libya, saying the international operation has protected thousands of people in the North African country," 美国总统奥巴马为美军的利比亚行动提出辩解，称这一国际行动保护了利比亚数以千计的平民。 "French President Nicolas Sarkozy defended his economic policies, insisting the EUR35 billion investment¹ program is essential for the country's economy," 法国总统萨科齐为自己的经济政策提出辩护，坚称350亿欧元的投资项目对法国经济是必要的。好的，今天我们学习的词是defend...
 

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n.投资，投资额；(时间、精力等的)投入

参考例句：

• It took two years before I recouped my investment.我用了两年时间才收回投资。
• The success of the project pivots on investment from abroad.这个工程的成功主要依靠外来投资。