fend off

fend offfend off1.■挡开He neatly fended off a jab at his chest.他利落地挡开了当胸的一击。

fend off1.■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。2.■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?3.■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。