2 sentences for 抵挡 (dǐ​dǎng — ward off)

1. 士兵用盾抵挡箭雨。

   shì​bīng yòng dùn dǐ​dǎng jiàn​yǔ.

   The soldiers used shields to block the hail of arrows.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 这种厚窗帘可以抵挡冬天的寒气。

   zhè zhǒng hòu chuāng​lián kě​yǐ dǐ​dǎng dōng​tiān de hán​qì.

   These thick curtains can keep out the winter chill.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary