ward off
英 [wɔ:d ɔf] 美 [wɔrd ɔf]

v.

避开，挡住；架；抵挡；搪

英英释义

ward off

• v.
  • prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

    同义词：debarobviatedeflectaverthead offstave offfend offavoid

  • avert, turn away, or repel

双语例句

1. We had to think of a way to keep off the infection.
   我们得想个办法防止感染。
2. It is our duty to fend off a thief from obtaining his gains.
   我们的职责是防止窃贼得手。
3. The politician fended off the question.
   那位政治家避开了这个问题。
4. He tried to stand off his creditors.
   他试图避开债主。

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