1.at least 无论如何,反正
Try to eat at least four slices of bread a day.
每天尽量至少吃4片面包 。
At least three British golf courses are now owned by the Japanese.
现在英国至少有3家高尔夫球场为日本人所有 。
2.lead to 通向;导致
Politicians say it could lead to a dissolution of parliament.
政客们说这可能会导致议会解散 。
The group proceeded with a march they knew would lead to bloodshed.
这个团体继续示威游行,他们知道这将导致流血事件的发生 。
3.ward off 避开,挡住
He managed to free one hand to ward off a punch.
他设法挣脱出一只手来挡住了一拳 。
Many people swear by vitamin C's ability to ward off colds.
许多人深信维生素C能预防感冒 。