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Meaning
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To support or defend a particular person or group in an argument, conflict, or competition, often because of a personal relationship or a sense of loyalty.
vi Anh ấy luôn bênh em trai mình mỗi khi có tranh cãi.
en He always takes his younger brother's side whenever there is an argument.
To use force or a tool like a lever to lift or move something that is heavy or stuck, typically by pushing against a fixed point.
vi Họ dùng một thanh sắt để bênh hòn đá nặng ra khỏi lối đi.
en They used an iron bar to prize up the heavy stone from the path.
To move or cause something to move into a sloping position, often because it is not balanced correctly or due to an unequal distribution of weight.
vi Chiếc bàn bị bênh do chân của nó không đều nhau.
en The table tilted because its legs were uneven.