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to fight off
[phrase form: fight]
01
repelir, resistir a
to resist or overcome a temptation, impulse, attack, etc.
Transitive: to fight off an urge
Exemplos
Despite the tempting offer, she managed to fight off the urge to indulge in unhealthy snacks.
Apesar da oferta tentadora, ela conseguiu resistir ao impulso de se entregar a lanches pouco saudáveis.
He had to fight off the desire to procrastinate and stay focused on his work.
Ele teve que combater o desejo de procrastinar e manter o foco no seu trabalho.
02
repelir, combater
to resist or defend against an attack or threat, whether physical or metaphorical
Transitive: to fight off an attack or threat
Exemplos
The immune system works to fight off infections and keep the body healthy.
O sistema imunológico trabalha para combater infecções e manter o corpo saudável.
He had to fight off a swarm of mosquitoes during the outdoor camping trip.
Ele teve que afastar um enxame de mosquitos durante a viagem de acampamento ao ar livre.
