"fended" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 自衛了
• 獨自應對了

Definition

「fend」的過去式。指自己防衛或在沒有外人幫助下獨自應對困難。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

一般是中性或正式。經常用於 'fended off'（抵擋住），也可表示靠自己生存：'fended for himself'。現代較少用於字面上的打鬥，多為比喻。

Examples

She fended off the dog with a stick.

她用棍子**自衛了**，趕走那條狗。

He fended for himself while traveling alone.

他獨自旅行時**獨自應對了**。

The bird fended off its enemies to protect its nest.

小鳥為了保護巢穴**趕跑了**敵人。

She really fended for herself when things got tough.

她在困難時真的**獨自應對了**。

They fended off rumors with a clear statement.

他們用一份聲明**澄清了**謠言。

He just fended off another sales call.

他剛剛又**拒絕了**一個推銷電話。