Cómo Pronunciar "ward off"
expression
ˈwɔɹd/ /ˈɔf
WAWRD-awf
wˈɔːd/ /ˈɒf
WAWD-of
Definición
To prevent something bad from happening or to keep something or someone harmful away from you.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈwɔɹd/ /ˈɔf
Inglés Británico
wˈɔːd/ /ˈɒf
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
WAWRD-awf
UK
WAWD-of
Escucha en Contexto
She drank orange juice to ward off a cold.
He carries an umbrella to ward off the rain.
This cream helps ward off mosquitoes.
Some people hang mirrors by the door to ward off bad luck.