/fend; fɛnd/
v (phr v) fend for one`self take care of or look after oneself; support oneself 照顾自己; 自谋生计; 独立生活
*It is time you left home and learnt to fend for yourself. 你应该离家自立了. fend sth/sb off defend oneself from sth/sb; fight sth/sb off 抵御或抵挡某事物[某人]
*fend off a blow 挡开一击
* The minister had to fend off some awkward questions from reporters. 部长需避开记者提出的某些尴尬的问题.
* He tried to kiss her but she fended him off. 他想吻她, 但她把他挡开了.

v
[Date: 1200-1300; Origin: defend]
fend for yourself
to look after yourself without needing help from other people
　The kids had to fend for themselves while their parents were away.
fend off [fend sb/sth off] phr v
to defend yourself against someone who is attacking you
= fight somebody⇔off
　Tabitha threw up an arm to fend her attacker off.
to defend yourself from something such as difficult questions, competition, or a situation you do not want to deal with
　She uses her secretary to fend off unwanted phone calls.
　The company managed to fend off the hostile takeover bid.