1.抵擋
They were desperately trying to stave off the attack.
他們拼命設法抵擋攻擊。
to stave off the armies from the North Korea.
抵擋北韓的軍隊。
2.避免
to stave off bankruptcy (or a recession). 避免破產(或不景氣)。 Everyone agrees that more needs to be done to stave off a larger catastrophe.
3.解救
He staved off three match points in the 11th game.
4.避開
Early elections would help the government to stave off the risk of a deeper crisis with the army.
5.不沾
After a single dose, he staved off drugs for several months.
6.防止
Strength training can help stave off heart disease.
2.避免
to stave off bankruptcy (or a recession). 避免破產(或不景氣)。 Everyone agrees that more needs to be done to stave off a larger catastrophe.
大家一致同意，要避免更大的浩劫，必需更加努力。
3.解救
He staved off three match points in the 11th game.
他在第十一局解救了三個賽末點。
4.避開
Early elections would help the government to stave off the risk of a deeper crisis with the army.
提早選舉將有助於政府避開與軍隊發生更大危機的風險。
5.不沾
After a single dose, he staved off drugs for several months.
他服了一劑後，好幾個月都不沾毒品。
6.防止
Strength training can help stave off heart disease.
重量訓練可以防止心臟病。
