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
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。
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
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。
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。
