Como Pronunciar "ward off"
expression
ˈwɔɹd/ /ˈɔf
WAWRD-awf
wˈɔːd/ /ˈɒf
WAWD-of
Definição
To prevent something bad from happening or to keep something or someone harmful away from you.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈwɔɹd/ /ˈɔf
Inglês Britânico
wˈɔːd/ /ˈɒf
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
WAWRD-awf
UK
WAWD-of
Ouça em 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.