n.樹籬；籬笆；障礙；防護(hù)物；套期保值；推諉

v.用樹籬圍；避免直接回答；兩面下注

They managed to wriggle their way through the thick hedge. 他們設(shè)法鉆過了厚厚的樹籬。

There is an opening in the hedge. 這籬笆上有個洞。

There is a hedge of spectators along the sidewalk. 沿著人行道形成了一道觀眾障礙。

Buying a house is the best hedge against inflation. 購買房子是防止通貨膨脹的最佳保障。

respond grimly

Mr. Green began to hedge his courtyard in last year. 去年格林先生開始把他的庭院用籬笆圍起來。

When you have made a bad bet, it is best to hedge off. 如果你賭運不佳,最好兩方下注,以免損失過高。

hedge的基本意思是用樹籬或類似物把某地〔物〕圍起來,引申可表示“受…的束縛”“回避”等。

hedge通常多用作及物動詞,接名詞或代詞作賓語; 用作不及物動詞時常表示“回避”。

hedge可用于被動結(jié)構(gòu)。