He managed to free one hand to ward off a punch.
他设法挣脱出一只手来挡住了一拳。
The ward was busy and Amy hardly had time to talk.
病房里非常忙碌，埃米几乎没有时间说话。
Many people swear by vitamin C's ability to ward off colds.
许多人深信维生素C能预防感冒。
Ask to speak to the sister on the ward
请求和病房里的护士长说话。
She may have put up a fight to try to ward off her assailant
她可能进行了顽强的反抗，试图击退袭击者。