"fended" in Chinese (Simplified)
自卫了独自应对了
Definition
“fend”的过去式。表示自我防御或在没有别人帮助的情况下自己应对困难。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
一般为中性或正式。常用于 'fended off'(抵挡住),也表示单独应对:'fended for himself'。现在很少用于真正的打斗,多为比喻用法。
Examples
She fended off the dog with a stick.
她用棍子**自卫了**,赶走了那只狗。
He fended for himself while traveling alone.
他一个人旅行时**独自应对了**。
The bird fended off its enemies to protect its nest.
鸟儿为了保护巢穴**赶跑了**敌人。
She really fended for herself when things got tough.
她在困难时真的是**独自应对了**。
They fended off rumors with a clear statement.
他们用一份声明**澄清了**谣言。
He just fended off another sales call.
他刚刚又**拒绝了**一个推销电话。