hold someone off

Related to word: hold

片语动词

Definition

  1. to prevent someone from attacking or overcoming you

    抵挡攻击

    • She held the dog off with a stick.

      她用一根棍子挡住了那只狗。

    • They managed to hold the enemy off and maintain their defenses.

      他们成功抵御了敌人并保持了防御。

    • The captain instructed the team to stay calm to hold the opponents off.

      队长指示团队保持冷静以挡住对手。