to fend for
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
After moving to a new city, she had to fend for herself and learn to navigate the challenges.
搬到新城市后，她不得不自己照顾自己，并学会应对挑战。
02
捍卫, 保护
to support or protect someone, particularly in arguments
例子
In the meeting, I had to fend for my colleague when others questioned her decisions.
在会议上，当其他人质疑她的决定时，我不得不为我的同事辩护。
