fend
v
(phr v) fend for one`self take care of or look after oneself; support oneself 照顧自己; 自謀生計; 獨立生活
It is time you left home and learnt to fend for yourself. 你應該離家自立了. fend sth/sb off defend oneself from sth/sb; fight sth/sb off 抵御或抵擋某事物[某人]
fend off a blow 擋開一擊
The minister had to fend off some awkward questions from reporters. 部長需避開記者提出的某些尷尬的問題.
He tried to kiss her but she fended him off. 他想吻她, 但她把他擋開了.