fend
US /fɛnd/
UK /fend/
动词
1.
抵挡, 防御
to defend oneself from a blow, attack, or attacker
示例:
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She had to fend off several aggressive dogs.
她不得不抵挡几只凶猛的狗。
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He managed to fend off the attackers with a stick.
他设法用棍子击退了袭击者。
2.
自食其力, 独立生活
to manage to live without help from others
示例:
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The children had to fend for themselves after their parents left.
父母离开后，孩子们不得不自食其力。
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It's hard to fend for yourself in a big city.
在大城市里自食其力很困难。