fend
US /fɛnd/
UK /fend/
動詞
1.
抵擋, 防禦
to defend oneself from a blow, attack, or attacker
範例:
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She had to fend off several aggressive dogs.
她不得不抵擋幾隻兇猛的狗。
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He managed to fend off the attackers with a stick.
他設法用棍子擊退了襲擊者。
2.
自食其力, 獨立生活
to manage to live without help from others
範例:
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The children had to fend for themselves after their parents left.
父母離開後，孩子們不得不自食其力。
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It's hard to fend for yourself in a big city.
在大城市裡自食其力很困難。