forfend
forfend
[fɔːˈfɛnd]
verb
[with obj.]
God (或Heaven) forfend
[fɔːˈfɛnd]
verb
[with obj.]
- (archaic)avert, keep away, or prevent (something evil or unpleasant)
(古)避开，防范，防止（邪恶等） - (亦作 forefend)(US)protect (something) by precautionary measures
(美)用预防措施保护，防护
God (或Heaven) forfend
- (archaic or humorous)used to express dismay or horror at the thought of something happening
(古 或 幽默)但愿不会如此，苍天不容（表示惊愕或恐惧）
God forfend that we should ever allow the media to tell us how to run our business.
让媒体告诉我们如何经营？天哪，千万不要这样！。
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