to ward off
01
防ぐ, 避ける
to repel or avoid an attack or undesirable situation
Transitive: to ward off an attack or undesirable element
例
The use of insect repellent helps ward off mosquitoes and reduce the risk of insect-borne diseases.
虫除け剤の使用は、蚊を寄せ付けず、昆虫媒介性疾患のリスクを減らすのに役立ちます。
02
防ぐ, 予防する
to prevent or defend against something
Transitive: to ward off a risk
例
The vaccine helped ward off infections during the flu season.
ワクチンはインフルエンザシーズン中に感染を防ぐのに役立ちました。
