to ward off
01
击退, 避免
to repel or avoid an attack or undesirable situation
Transitive: to ward off an attack or undesirable element
例子
Installing a security system can help ward off burglars and protect the home from potential break-ins.
安装安全系统有助于抵御窃贼，保护家庭免受潜在的闯入。
02
抵御, 预防
to prevent or defend against something
Transitive: to ward off a risk
例子
The new regulations are designed to ward off the risk of financial instability.
新法规旨在防范金融不稳定的风险。
