forfend
/fɔːˈfend/verb
with obj.
1
- archaic avert, keep away, or prevent (something evil or unpleasant)〈古〉避开, 防范, 防止（邪恶等）。
2
- （亦作forefend）US protect (something) by precautionary measures〈美〉用预防措施保护, 防护。
短语
God（或Heaven）forfend
- archaic or humorous used to express dismay or horror at the thought of something happening〈古或幽默〉但愿不会如此, 苍天不容（表示惊愕或恐惧）：
God forfend that we should ever allow the media to tell us how to run our business.
让媒体告诉我们如何经营？天哪, 千万不要这样！