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.
双语例句
1. He raised his hand to fend off the blow.
他抬起手来抵挡那一拳。
来自柯林斯例句
2. I've had to fend for myself since I was 14.
我从十四岁时起就不得不照料自己.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. He raised his arm up to fend branches from his eyes.
他举手将树枝从他眼前档开.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
4. He had struggled to pay off creditors but couldn't fend them off any longer.
他曾想方设法还债主的钱，但却再也躲不过他们了。
来自柯林斯例句
5. The old couple have no one to do housework; they have to fend for themselves.
