They celebrated it to ward off their fears.

人们以此来打消心中的恐惧。

You can also ward off something or stave off something.

你也可以避开或者延缓某事。

They calibrate our immune systems, ward off pathogenic bacteria, even affect our weight.

它们帮助我们调整免疫系统、抵御病原菌、甚至还会影响到我们的体重。

But most studies have shown that, onaverage, exercise may actually help ward off migraines.

但绝大多数研究显示，一般而言，运动可能实际上能帮你远离偏头痛。

What shoes will ward off injuries?

什么鞋子能够避开伤害？

They may even ward off the most severe symptoms.

它们甚至可以缓解最严重的症状。

20.deck hoses should be rigged to ward off pirates.

安装好甲板水龙以阻止海盗登船。

We do not have to ward off the western festivals as if they were threats.

我们不用躲避西方节日。

Agnolo uses fire and smoke to ward off the plague.

阿格诺罗运用火和烟来预防黑死病。

But the pelt of a dead one wards off disease.

死了的巴库皮却能够防止被噩梦反噬。