fend for
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1
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
- 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。
- When left alone for the weekend, the teenagers had to fend for their meals and household chores.
当周末独自一人时，青少年们不得不自己照顾自己的饮食和家务。
- The survivalist had to fend for food and shelter in the wilderness.
生存主义者不得不在荒野中自谋生路寻找食物和庇护所。
- As a single parent, she worked hard to ensure her family could fend for their basic necessities.
作为单亲妈妈，她努力工作以确保她的家人能够满足他们的基本需求。
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捍卫, 保护
to support or protect someone, particularly in arguments
- 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。
- As a team, we always make sure to fend for each other during challenging times.
作为一个团队，我们总是在充满挑战的时期确保互相支持。
- The spokesperson adeptly fended for the organization, addressing concerns raised by the media.
发言人巧妙地捍卫了组织，解决了媒体提出的担忧。
- When falsely accused, he had to fend for himself, providing evidence to prove his innocence.
当被错误指控时，他不得不自谋生路，提供证据证明自己的清白。