Definition
To strongly argue in favor of or against someone or something.
坚挺／反对
In the meeting, he took up the cudgels for the company's new policy.
在会议中，他坚决支持公司的新政策。
She decided to take up the cudgels for the employees who had been unfairly treated.
她决定为受到不公平对待的员工挺身而出。
Despite the controversy, he took up the cudgels for what he believed was right.
尽管有争议，他还是为他认为正确的事情辩护。