ward off
第三人称
wards off
现在进行时
warding off
过去式
warded off
过去完成时
warded off
1
击退, 避免
to repel or avoid an attack or undesirable situation
及物动词
- The use of insect repellent helps ward off mosquitoes and reduce the risk of insect-borne diseases.
使用驱虫剂有助于驱赶蚊子并降低昆虫传播疾病的风险。
- 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。
- He wore garlic around his neck to ward off evil spirits.
他脖子上挂着大蒜以驱赶恶灵。
- The dog barked loudly to ward off any strangers who came too close to the house.
狗大声吠叫以驱赶任何靠近房子的陌生人。
- The villagers set up a perimeter of fire to ward off wild animals during the night.
村民们设置了一个火圈，以在夜间驱赶野生动物。
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抵御, 预防
to prevent or defend against something
及物动词
- The vaccine helped ward off infections during the flu season.
疫苗在流感季节帮助抵御了感染。
- 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。
- Taking precautions can help ward off potential accidents in the workplace.
采取预防措施有助于防止工作场所的潜在事故。
- Good hygiene habits can ward off the spread of viruses in public places.
良好的卫生习惯可以防止病毒在公共场所传播。
- The company introduced new security measures to ward off cyberattacks.
该公司引入了新的安全措施以抵御网络攻击。