forefend

英 [fɔːˈfend]

美 [fɔːrˈfend]

v.  避开；保护；禁止

英英释义

verb

• prevent the occurrence of
  1. Let's avoid a confrontation
  2. head off a confrontation
  3. avert a strike
  Synonym:debarforfendobviatedeflectaverthead offstave offfend offavoidward off