
Αναζήτηση
to ward off
01
ἀποτρέπω, εκτρέπω
to repel or avoid an attack or undesirable situation
Transitive: to ward off an attack or undesirable element
Example
The use of insect repellent helps ward off mosquitoes and reduce the risk of insect-borne diseases.
Installing a security system can help ward off burglars and protect the home from potential break-ins.
02
αποτρέπω, αμυνθώ
to prevent or defend against something
Transitive: to ward off a risk
Example
The vaccine helped ward off infections during the flu season.
Το εμβόλιο βοήθησε να αποτρέψει τις λοιμώξεις κατά τη διάρκεια της εποχής της γρίπης.
The new regulations are designed to ward off the risk of financial instability.
Οι νέες κανονιστικές ρυθμίσεις είναι σχεδιασμένες να αποτρέπουν τον κίνδυνο χρηματοοικονομικής αστάθειας.