“抵挡”常见的英文表达有“resist”“withstand”“fend off”等,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
含义:强调凭借意志、力量或能力去对抗、抵制某种压力、攻击、诱惑等,侧重于不向对方屈服。
例句:
The soldiers were able to resist the enemy's attack for several hours.(士兵们能够抵挡敌人的攻击达数小时之久。)
It's hard to resist the temptation of delicious food.(很难抵挡美味食物的诱惑。)
含义:着重指经受住某种强大的力量、压力、困难等的考验而不被摧毁、压垮或击败,更强调承受力和稳固性。
例句:
This bridge is strong enough to withstand strong winds and heavy rains.(这座桥足够坚固,能够经受住狂风暴雨的考验。)
The old castle has withstood the test of time.(这座古老的城堡经受住了时间的考验。)
含义:通常用于描述迅速地、暂时地推开、击退或避开攻击、危险、问题等,带有一种比较急切、临时应对的意味。
例句:
He managed to fend off the attacker with a stick.(他用一根棍子成功击退了袭击者。)
The company is trying to fend off competition from newer rivals.(这家公司正试图击退来自新竞争对手的竞争。)