stave off

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释义
避免，防止；延缓(后加sth.)
to prevent something from happening; to obviate or avert

例句
Kim: Frankly, we've worked very hard to stave off an arrest. (Better Call Saul)
金：坦白说，我们非常努力的，想让你们避免被逮捕。（风骚律师）