fend off
US /fɛnd ɔf/
UK /fɛnd ɔf/
구동사
물리치다, 막아내다, 피하다
to defend yourself against an attack, or to deal with an unwanted person or thing by forcing them to go away
예시:
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She managed to fend off her attackers with a stick.
그녀는 막대기로 공격자들을 물리쳤다.
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The company is trying to fend off a takeover bid.
그 회사는 인수 제안을 막아내려 노력하고 있다.