parry
verb[T]
uk/ˈpær.i/us/ˈper.i/todefendyourself from aweaponor anattackbypushingtheweaponaway or by putting something betweenyourbodyand theweapon
挡开,避开(武器或攻击)tomanagecleverlytoavoiddealingwith adifficultquestionor somecriticism:
(巧妙地)回避(难题或批评)Predictably thepresidentparriedenquiriesabout thearmsscandal.正如所料,总统回避了有关武器丑闻的种种调查。
Responding to an attack
- beat
 - beatsomeoneoff
 - beatsomeone/somethingback
 - capitulate
 - counter-assault
 - counterattack
 - countercharge
 - fendsomeoneoff
 - fight
 - hold
 - pull
 - pull back
 - repel
 - repulse
 - resist
 - retreat
 - stand
 - strike
 - white flag
 - withdrawal
 
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Moving in order to avoid contact
Digressing and being indirect or evasive
parry
noun[C]
uk/ˈpær.i/us/ˈper.i/theactofblockinganattackbypushingaweaponaway or putting something betweenyourbodyand aweapon:
The parry isintendedtodeflectanattack.
Thecombatantsengagein aseriesofattacks, parries, andcounterattacks.
theactofcleverlyavoidingadifficultquestionor somecriticism:
Herexchangesconsist of only a fewlightweightparries.
Hisincometaxrecordswere madepublicduring a 2004legalparry.
- The secondattackforcedthegoalkeeperinto animpressiveparry.
 - These parriesrequirea much morepreciseknowledgeofyoursword.
 - Thebitterparry andthrustofcampaigninghascarriedtheconflictto newlevelsofdebate.
 
Responding to an attack
- beat
 - beatsomeoneoff
 - beatsomeone/somethingback
 - capitulate
 - counter-assault
 - counterattack
 - countercharge
 - fendsomeoneoff
 - fight
 - hold
 - pull
 - pull back
 - repel
 - repulse
 - resist
 - retreat
 - stand
 - strike
 - white flag
 - withdrawal
 
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Moving in order to avoid contact
Digressing and being indirect or evasive