Hedge
01
سياج, حاجز نباتي
a row of closely-planted bushes or small trees that form a boundary, particularly on the edge of a garden, road, or field
أمثلة
A low hedge separated the two front yards, allowing for visibility and easy access.
سياج منخفض فصل بين الساحتين الأماميتين، مما سمح بالرؤية والوصول السهل.
02
a deliberately vague statement
أمثلة
Rather than give a direct answer, she used a hedge to remain neutral.
03
تحوط, حماية
a thing or method that protects one against potential problems, particularly financial ones
أمثلة
An options hedge can be an effective way to limit potential losses in a volatile market.
يمكن أن يكون التحوط بالخيارات طريقة فعالة للحد من الخسائر المحتملة في سوق متقلب.
04
a linguistic device used to indicate uncertainty, vagueness, or lack of commitment, often expressed through words or phrases
أمثلة
Hedges can signal politeness or caution in speech.
to hedge
01
يحوط, يحيط
to create an obstacle or restriction, hindering movement or impact
Transitive: to hedge sth
أمثلة
The heavy gates hedged them in, preventing any escape from the yard.
أحاطت بهم البوابات الثقيلة، مما منع أي هروب من الفناء.
02
تهرب, تجنب الإجابة بوضوح
to evade giving a clear or firm response, decision, or commitment
Intransitive
أمثلة
When confronted about the project deadline, she hedged by saying, " We'll see. "
عندما واجهت بشأن موعد المشروع النهائي، تجنبت بالقول: "سنرى."
03
التحوط, الحماية
to reduce the risk of loss or failure by making a counterbalancing action or decision
Transitive: to hedge a risk or venture
أمثلة
He hedged his position in the market by simultaneously buying and selling related stocks.
قام بتحوط موقفه في السوق عن طريق شراء وبيع الأسهم ذات الصلة في وقت واحد.
04
يُسيّج, يُحيط
to enclose or outline an area by planting or placing a row of shrubs or small trees
Transitive: to hedge an area
أمثلة
He hedged the driveway on both sides with fragrant lavender bushes.
قام بتحوط الممر على الجانبين بشجيرات الخزامى العطرة.
