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    Expressing "to defend a title" with 卫冕 (wèimiǎn)

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    Structure

    卫冕 + 冠军

    Explanation

    The verb 卫冕 (wèimiǎn) means "to defend a title" or "to defend one's championship." It is a sports term used when a current champion attempts to retain their title in the next competition. For example, 卫冕冠军 means "defending champion."

    Examples

    • 这位选手正在努力卫冕世界冠军的头衔。

      zhè wèi xuǎnshǒu zhèngzài nǔlì wèimiǎn shìjiè guànjūn de tóuxián.

      This competitor is working hard to defend the world champion title.

    • 上届卫冕冠军在半决赛中被淘汰了。

      shàng jiè wèimiǎn guànjūn zài bànjuésài zhōng bèi táotài le.

      The previous defending champion was eliminated in the semifinals.

    • 她成功卫冕，再次获得了金牌。

      tā chénggōng wèimiǎn, zàicì huòdé le jīnpái.

      She successfully defended her title and won the gold medal again.

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