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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
The garden was enclosed by a tall hedge that provided privacy.
O jardim estava cercado por uma sebe alta que proporcionava privacidade.
They trimmed the hedge along the driveway to keep it neat.
Eles podaram a sebe ao longo da entrada para mantê-la arrumada.
02
a deliberately vague statement
Exemplos
His response was a hedge, avoiding any clear position.
She made a hedge about her future plans to avoid confrontation.
03
cobertura, proteção
a thing or method that protects one against potential problems, particularly financial ones
Exemplos
The investor used a hedge to protect their portfolio against market volatility.
O investidor usou um hedge para proteger seu portfólio contra a volatilidade do mercado.
A hedge is a financial instrument used to offset the risk of adverse price movements in assets.
Uma cobertura é um instrumento financeiro usado para compensar o risco de movimentos adversos de preços em ativos.
04
a linguistic device used to indicate uncertainty, vagueness, or lack of commitment, often expressed through words or phrases
Exemplos
Phrases like " I think " or " maybe " are common hedges in conversation.
Linguists study hedges to understand how speakers soften assertions.
to hedge
01
cercar, rodear
to create an obstacle or restriction, hindering movement or impact
Transitive: to hedge sth
Exemplos
The high walls hedged the garden, making it impossible to see inside.
Os altos muros cercaram o jardim, tornando impossível ver o interior.
The dense forest hedged the path, making it difficult to continue the journey.
A floresta densa cercou o caminho, tornando difícil continuar a jornada.
02
evadir, fugir de uma resposta clara
to evade giving a clear or firm response, decision, or commitment
Intransitive
Exemplos
She hedged when asked if she would attend the meeting, saying she needed more time.
Ela evadiu quando perguntada se iria à reunião, dizendo que precisava de mais tempo.
The politician hedged during the debate, avoiding direct answers to tough questions.
O político evadiu durante o debate, evitando respostas diretas a perguntas difíceis.
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
Investors hedge their bets by diversifying their portfolios across multiple assets.
Os investidores protegem suas apostas diversificando seus portfólios em vários ativos.
The company hedged its currency risks by using foreign exchange contracts.
A empresa protegeu seus riscos cambiais usando contratos de câmbio.
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
They hedged the garden with tall bushes to create a private space.
Eles cercaram o jardim com arbustos altos para criar um espaço privado.
The park was hedged with low shrubs, separating it from the street.
O parque estava cercado com arbustos baixos, separando-o da rua.
