To ward off or deflect a blow or attack.

• To evade or deflect a question, accusation, or argument.
• In fencing or combat, to turn aside an incoming strike.

挡开或偏转攻击或打击。

• 巧妙回避或化解问题、指责或论点。
• 在击剑或格斗中，将来袭的攻击拨开。

A defensive or deflective action.

• In fencing, a simple defensive action with the forte of the blade.
• A move that redirects a strike to make it miss rather than be absorbed.

防御性或偏转性的动作。

• 击剑中用剑身靠柄的强势部位做出的基础招架。
• 通过改变来袭打击方向使其落空的动作。