parry

名词 parry:

1. (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
2. a return punch (especially by a boxer)
   同义词：counterpunch, counter

动词 parry:

1. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
   同义词：block, deflect
2. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
   同义词：hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep

1. A fencing parry in which one foil follows the other in a circular fashion.
   划圆防守在击剑防守时按圆形方式一招接一招地进行
2. The third position from which a parry or thrust can be made in fencing.
   第三姿式在击箭中闪避或一刺的第三种姿式
3. Parry was a very good actor, but I'm afraid he's had his day now.
   帕里曾是一位很好的演员，但现在恐怕已经不再走红了。
4. It was regrettable that such great issues had to be the thrust and parry of a general election. But at least the debate should be constructive.
   如此重大的问题不得不成为大选中人们激烈辩论的议题，这很令人遗憾。可这场辩论至少应该是建设性的。