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fend[fend]vt.1.■挡开,避开(常与 off 连用):She raised her arm up to fend branches from her eyes.她抬起胳膊将树枝从她眼前挡开。He tried to kiss her but she fended him off.他想吻她,但她把他挡开了。2.■[古语、诗歌用语]保护,防御:He fended himself from the blows of his opponent.他避开了对手的一击。3.■[英国英语]供养vi.1.■抵抗;抵御,抵挡:We must fend against poverty.我们必须抵御贫穷。2.■[英国方言]努力;力争;设法应付:We must strive and fend.我们必须努力奋斗。3.■供养;照料:I'm quite used to fending for myself.我很习惯于自己照料自己。fend for oneself自谋生计,独立生活 |