"stave off" 怎么发音
expression
ˈsteɪv/ /ˈɔf
STAYV AWF
stˈeɪv/ /ˈɒf
STAYV OF
释义
To stop something bad from happening, or delay it for a period of time.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈsteɪv/ /ˈɔf
英式英语
stˈeɪv/ /ˈɒf
简化发音
美式
STAYV AWF
英式
STAYV OF
语境中听
She eats healthy food to stave off illness.
Drinking water can help stave off dehydration.
He worked hard to stave off failure.
A cup of coffee can stave off sleepiness for a while, but not forever.