fend off

• • 挡开，避开：

    He was able to fend off the blow with his arm.

    他能用胳膊挡开这一击。

    The fighter neatly fended off a dangerous blow.

    拳击手干净利落地挡开了危险的一击。

  • 把(船)推离岸边(或码头、大船等)；推开：

    Can you fend off the other boat with your pole?

    你能用你的篙子把另一条船撑开吗?

  • 防止，阻止，制止(某人或某事)：

    It's our duty to fend off a thief from obtaining his gains.

    不让小偷得逞是我们的职责。