run interference
US /rʌn ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
UK /rʌn ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
1.
排除干扰, 扫清障碍, 处理麻烦
to help someone by dealing with problems or obstacles for them, often by distracting or blocking others
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I'll run interference for you while you prepare your presentation.
你准备演示文稿的时候，我来帮你排除干扰。
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The manager asked his assistant to run interference with the difficult client.
经理要求他的助理处理那个难缠的客户。