
好词典

源自中古英语 'fenden',意为'保护'或'防御',可能与古英语 'fandian'(尝试)有关。
❶ 抵御或抵挡某物,通常指用手臂或工具推开或挡住攻击或危险。
“He used a stick to fend off the attacking dog.”
(他用一根棍子挡开了那只攻击的狗。)
“She raised her arms to fend the blows.”
(她举起双臂抵挡打击。)
❶ 独立照顾自己或维持生计,通常指在没有帮助的情况下应对困难。
“After his parents passed away, he had to fend for himself.”
(父母去世后,他不得不独自谋生。)
“She learned to fend for herself at a young age.”
(她从小就学会了独立生活。)
fend off — 抵挡或避开某物,通常指危险、攻击或不受欢迎的事物。
“She used an umbrella to fend off the rain.”
(她用伞挡雨。)
fend for oneself — 独立生活或照顾自己,不依赖他人的帮助。
“After moving out, he had to learn to fend for himself.”
(搬出去后,他不得不学会独立生活。)