fend
/fend; fɛnd/ v
(phr v) fend for one`self take care of or look after oneself; support oneself 照顾自己; 自谋生计; 独立生活
It is time you left home and learnt to fend for yourself. 你应该离家自立了. fend sth/sb off defend oneself from sth/sb; fight sth/sb off 抵御或抵挡某事物[某人]
fend off a blow 挡开一击
The minister had to fend off some awkward questions from reporters. 部长需避开记者提出的某些尴尬的问题.
He tried to kiss her but she fended him off. 他想吻她, 但她把他挡开了.