英语语法. 请问词组：in defence of 是什么词性的词组？能否直接做动词用？应

in defence of 是一个介词短语， 不是动词短语，因此不能当动词使用去作句子谓语

介词短语只能作表语，定语，状语，等等

系动词+ 介词短语（作表语）

动词+介词短语（作状语）

in defense of
英 [in diˈfens ɔv] 美 [ɪn dɪˈfɛns ʌv]
为。。。辩护， 为保证。。。

1.She spoke up in defense of her political beliefs.
她为她的政见力辩.

2. Many heroic men and women have died in defense of liberty.
许多英勇的男男女女为捍卫自由而牺牲.

3. They responded at once and rose as one man in defense of their motherland.
他们立即响应,团结得象一个人,起来保卫祖国.

4. He gave his life in defense of his country.
他在保卫祖国的时候付出了生命.

5. Thousands worldwide stepped forward in defense of truth, honesty, and integrity.
世界各地数千人挺身而出,捍卫真理, 诚实, 和正直.

介词短语；不能直接用做动词；在前面加be动词