forfend

英[fɔː'fend] 美[fɔːr'fend]
  • v. 防止;防避;防护;保护
Verb:
  1. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening;

    "Let's avoid a confrontation"
    "head off a confrontation"
    "avert a strike"

1. It is the duty of the courts also to forfend the rights of citizens.
保护公民的权利也是法庭的职责.

来自辞典例句

2. May God forfend such an unhappy fate!
愿神能挡开这样的不幸命运.

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    用作动词 (v.)
    1. May God forfend such an unhappy fate.
      愿神能挡开这样的不幸命运。
    2. It is the duty of the courts also to forfend the rights of citizens.
      保护公民的权利也是法庭的职责。