Managed independently; took care of oneself.

• Looked after oneself without help (fended for oneself).

自力更生；独自照料自己。

• 在无人帮助下应付生活。

Warded off or repelled a threat or attack.

• Blocked or turned aside something unwanted.

挡开或击退威胁或攻击。

• 阻挡或回避不想要的事物。