Hedge
01
生垣, 緑の垣根
a row of closely-planted bushes or small trees that form a boundary, particularly on the edge of a garden, road, or field
例
The garden was enclosed by a tall hedge that provided privacy.
庭はプライバシーを提供する高い生垣で囲まれていました。
They trimmed the hedge along the driveway to keep it neat.
彼らは車道に沿って生垣を整えてきれいに保った。
02
a deliberately vague statement
例
His response was a hedge, avoiding any clear position.
She made a hedge about her future plans to avoid confrontation.
03
ヘッジ, 保護
a thing or method that protects one against potential problems, particularly financial ones
例
The investor used a hedge to protect their portfolio against market volatility.
投資家は市場の変動からポートフォリオを保護するためにヘッジを使用しました。
A hedge is a financial instrument used to offset the risk of adverse price movements in assets.
ヘッジとは、資産の不利な価格変動のリスクを相殺するために使用される金融商品です。
04
a linguistic device used to indicate uncertainty, vagueness, or lack of commitment, often expressed through words or phrases
例
Phrases like " I think " or " maybe " are common hedges in conversation.
Linguists study hedges to understand how speakers soften assertions.
to hedge
01
囲む, 取り囲む
to create an obstacle or restriction, hindering movement or impact
Transitive: to hedge sth
例
The high walls hedged the garden, making it impossible to see inside.
高い壁が庭を囲み、中を見ることを不可能にした。
The dense forest hedged the path, making it difficult to continue the journey.
密林が道を塞ぎ、旅を続けるのが困難になった。
02
はぐらかす, 明確な返答を避ける
to evade giving a clear or firm response, decision, or commitment
Intransitive
例
She hedged when asked if she would attend the meeting, saying she needed more time.
彼女は会議に出席するかどうか尋ねられたとき、もっと時間が必要だと言ってはぐらかした。
The politician hedged during the debate, avoiding direct answers to tough questions.
その政治家は討論中にはぐらかし、難しい質問への直接的な回答を避けた。
03
ヘッジする, 保護する
to reduce the risk of loss or failure by making a counterbalancing action or decision
Transitive: to hedge a risk or venture
例
Investors hedge their bets by diversifying their portfolios across multiple assets.
投資家は、複数の資産にポートフォリオを分散させることで、賭けをヘッジします。
The company hedged its currency risks by using foreign exchange contracts.
同社は為替契約を使用して通貨リスクをヘッジしました。
04
囲む, 縁取る
to enclose or outline an area by planting or placing a row of shrubs or small trees
Transitive: to hedge an area
例
They hedged the garden with tall bushes to create a private space.
彼らはプライベートな空間を作るために、庭を背の高い茂みで囲いました。
The park was hedged with low shrubs, separating it from the street.
公園は低い灌木で囲まれ、通りから隔てられていた。
