fend off
片語動詞所屬單字fend
fend off — 片語動詞
1. to push away or prevent someone or something from reaching you, especially an at
1.片語動詞
釋義
擋開；抵擋
to push away or prevent someone or something from reaching you, especially an attacker, competitor, or illness
例句
Christopher fended off questions about his resignation by saying he needed more time with his family.
The army fended off the invading forces for three weeks before reinforcements arrived.