stave off

US /steɪv ɔf/
UK /steɪv ɔf/
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避免, 延緩, 抵擋

avert or delay something bad or dangerous

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The company took measures to stave off bankruptcy.
公司採取措施以避免破產。
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He ate a snack to stave off hunger.
他吃了個零食以緩解飢餓。
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avertward offfend offrepelpreventdelaypostponeput off
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