fend off

动词 fend off:

1. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
   同义词：debar, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, avoid, ward off

1. He neatly fended off a jab at his chest.
   他利落地挡开了当胸的一击。
2. The minister has to fend off some awkward question from reporter.
   部长需避开记者提出的某些尴尬的问题。