parrying
v. 挡开,避开,闪开(打击、武器)( parry的现在分词 )
If you parry a question or argument, you cleverly avoid answering it or dealing with it.
In an awkward press conference, Mr King parried questions on the allegations.
在一场尴尬的新闻发布会上,金先生回避了有关指控的问题。
If you parry a blow from someone who is attacking you, you push aside their arm or weapon so that you are not hurt.
I did not want to wound him, but to restrict myself to defence, to parry his attacks...
我不想伤害他,只是想自我防卫,挡开他的攻击。
I parried, and that's when my sword broke.
我挡了一下,把我的剑挡断了。