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Hedge
01
sebe, cerca viva
a row of closely-planted bushes or small trees that form a boundary, particularly on the edge of a garden, road, or field
Exemplos
A low hedge separated the two front yards, allowing for visibility and easy access.
Uma sebe baixa separava os dois jardins da frente, permitindo visibilidade e fácil acesso.
02
a deliberately vague statement
Exemplos
Rather than give a direct answer, she used a hedge to remain neutral.
03
cobertura, proteção
a thing or method that protects one against potential problems, particularly financial ones
Exemplos
An options hedge can be an effective way to limit potential losses in a volatile market.
Um hedge de opções pode ser uma forma eficaz de limitar perdas potenciais em um mercado volátil.
04
a linguistic device used to indicate uncertainty, vagueness, or lack of commitment, often expressed through words or phrases
Exemplos
Hedges can signal politeness or caution in speech.
to hedge
01
cercar, rodear
to create an obstacle or restriction, hindering movement or impact
Transitive: to hedge sth
Exemplos
The heavy gates hedged them in, preventing any escape from the yard.
Os portões pesados os cercaram, impedindo qualquer fuga do pátio.
02
evadir, fugir de uma resposta clara
to evade giving a clear or firm response, decision, or commitment
Intransitive
Exemplos
When confronted about the project deadline, she hedged by saying, " We'll see. "
Quando questionada sobre o prazo do projeto, ela evadiu dizendo: "Vamos ver."
03
proteger, hedgear
to reduce the risk of loss or failure by making a counterbalancing action or decision
Transitive: to hedge a risk or venture
Exemplos
He hedged his position in the market by simultaneously buying and selling related stocks.
Ele protegeu sua posição no mercado comprando e vendendo simultaneamente ações relacionadas.
04
cercar, rodear
to enclose or outline an area by planting or placing a row of shrubs or small trees
Transitive: to hedge an area
Exemplos
He hedged the driveway on both sides with fragrant lavender bushes.
Ele cercou a entrada de carros dos dois lados com arbustos de lavanda perfumados.
