Hedge
01
树篱, 绿篱
a row of closely-planted bushes or small trees that form a boundary, particularly on the edge of a garden, road, or field
例子
They trimmed the hedge along the driveway to keep it neat.
他们沿着车道修剪了树篱以保持整洁。
02
a deliberately vague statement
例子
She made a hedge about her future plans to avoid confrontation.
03
对冲, 保护
a thing or method that protects one against potential problems, particularly financial ones
例子
A hedge is a financial instrument used to offset the risk of adverse price movements in assets.
对冲是一种金融工具，用于抵消资产中不利价格变动的风险。
04
a linguistic device used to indicate uncertainty, vagueness, or lack of commitment, often expressed through words or phrases
例子
Linguists study hedges to understand how speakers soften assertions.
to hedge
01
围住, 包围
to create an obstacle or restriction, hindering movement or impact
Transitive: to hedge sth
例子
The dense forest hedged the path, making it difficult to continue the journey.
茂密的森林阻碍了道路，使得继续旅程变得困难。
02
回避, 闪烁其词
to evade giving a clear or firm response, decision, or commitment
Intransitive
例子
The politician hedged during the debate, avoiding direct answers to tough questions.
这位政治家在辩论中回避，避免直接回答棘手的问题。
03
对冲, 保护
to reduce the risk of loss or failure by making a counterbalancing action or decision
Transitive: to hedge a risk or venture
例子
The company hedged its currency risks by using foreign exchange contracts.
该公司通过使用外汇合约对冲了其货币风险。
04
围住, 环绕
to enclose or outline an area by planting or placing a row of shrubs or small trees
Transitive: to hedge an area
例子
The park was hedged with low shrubs, separating it from the street.
公园被低矮的灌木围住，将其与街道分开。
