c. 1300, "defend, guard; protect; put up a fight; excuse or justify; forbid, bar," shortening of defend. From mid-14c. as "make a defense" and (usually with off (adv.)) "ward off, beat off, keep at a distance." Developed a meaning "make provision, give care" in Scottish English (16c.); hence to fend for oneself (1620s) "see to one's own defense." Related: Fended; fending.
雙語例句
1. He raised his hand to fend off the blow.
他抬起手來抵擋那一拳。
來自柯林斯例句
2. I've had to fend for myself since I was 14.
我從十四歲時起就不得不照料自己.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. He raised his arm up to fend branches from his eyes.
他舉手將樹枝從他眼前檔開.
來自《現代英漢綜合大詞典》
4. He had struggled to pay off creditors but couldn't fend them off any longer.
他曾想方設法還債主的錢，但卻再也躲不過他們了。
來自柯林斯例句
5. The old couple have no one to do housework; they have to fend for themselves.