ward off

动词 ward off:

1. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
   同义词：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.
   他迅速抬起手臂挡开这一击。
2. He managed to ward off the blow.
   他设法避过了那一击。
3. He flung up an arm to ward off the blow.
   他挥起手臂挡开这一拳。
4. The deflecting or warding off of a thrust or blow, as in fencing.
   挡开对于刺或击所采取的避开或挡开的动作，如击剑中的一挡