動(dòng)詞 ward off:

1. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
   同義詞：debar, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid
2. avert, turn away, or repel

1. He fling up an arm to ward off the blow.
   他迅速抬起手臂擋開這一擊。
2. He managed to ward off the blow.
   他設(shè)法避過了那一擊。
3. He flung up an arm to ward off the blow.
   他揮起手臂擋開這一拳。
4. The deflecting or warding off of a thrust or blow, as in fencing.
   擋開對(duì)于刺或擊所采取的避開或擋開的動(dòng)作，如擊劍中的一擋