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2.can only parry sb.'s blows without being able to hit back; only able to defend oneself but unable to hit back; with strength enough only for defence but not to hit back

6.when we attacked them, they could only parry our blows without being able to strike back.
7.If a girl catch up with a boy, she whips him, while he is not allowed to fight back.
8.He could not fight back,for his arms were pinioned to his sides with ropes.

