動詞 fend off:

1. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
   同義詞：debar, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, avoid, ward off

1. He neatly fended off a jab at his chest.
   他利落地擋開了當胸的一擊。
2. The minister has to fend off some awkward question from reporter.
   部長需避開記者提出的某些尷尬的問題。