to fight off
[phrase form: fight]
01
avvärja, motstå
to resist or overcome a temptation, impulse, attack, etc.
Transitive: to fight off an urge
Exempel
Despite the tempting offer, she managed to fight off the urge to indulge in unhealthy snacks.
Trots det frestande erbjudandet lyckades hon motstå frestelsen att unna sig ohälsosamma snacks.
He had to fight off the desire to procrastinate and stay focused on his work.
Han var tvungen att bekämpa lusten att prokrastinera och hålla sig fokuserad på sitt arbete.
02
avvärja, bekämpa
to resist or defend against an attack or threat, whether physical or metaphorical
Transitive: to fight off an attack or threat
Exempel
The immune system works to fight off infections and keep the body healthy.
Immunsystemet arbetar för att bekämpa infektioner och hålla kroppen frisk.
He had to fight off a swarm of mosquitoes during the outdoor camping trip.
Han var tvungen att slå tillbaka ett myggsvärm under utomhuscampingturen.
