1.at least 無論如何,反正
Try to eat at least four slices of bread a day.
每天盡量至少吃4片面包 。
At least three British golf courses are now owned by the Japanese.
現在英國至少有3家高爾夫球場為日本人所有 。
2.lead to 通向;導致
Politicians say it could lead to a dissolution of parliament.
政客們說這可能會導致議會解散 。
The group proceeded with a march they knew would lead to bloodshed.
這個團體繼續示威游行,他們知道這將導致流血事件的發生 。
3.ward off 避開,擋住
He managed to free one hand to ward off a punch.
他設法掙脫出一只手來擋住了一拳 。
Many people swear by vitamin C's ability to ward off colds.
許多人深信維生素C能預防感冒 。