to fend for
[phrase form: fend]
01
自食其力, 独立应对
to take care of oneself, especially in a challenging or difficult situation, without the help or support of others
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
不可分离
小品词
for
基本动词
fend
现在时
fend for
第三人称单数
fends for
现在分词
fending for
一般过去时
fended for
过去分词
fended for
例子
In the absence of parental support, the young adult had to fend for his own financial needs.
在没有父母支持的情况下，这位年轻人不得不自谋生计以满足自己的财务需求。
02
捍卫, 保护
to support or protect someone, particularly in arguments
例子
The lawyer skillfully fended for her client, presenting a compelling case in court.
律师巧妙地为她的客户辩护，在法庭上提出了一个令人信服的案件。
