parry
UK/'pæri/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
A defensive move that deflects or blocks an attack
（格斗中的）格挡，招架
v.
To deflect or ward off an attack, blow, or difficult question
格挡，招架；回避（问题等）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishparryother
=parry
Example Sentences
- 1.
The skilled fencer parried each thrust from his opponent with precision.
- 2.
She deftly parried the journalist's difficult question about her personal life.