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
The garden was enclosed by a tall hedge that provided privacy.
花园被一道高大的树篱围住，提供了隐私。
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
His response was a hedge, avoiding any clear position.
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
The investor used a hedge to protect their portfolio against market volatility.
投资者使用对冲来保护他们的投资组合免受市场波动的影响。
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
Phrases like " I think " or " maybe " are common hedges in conversation.
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 high walls hedged the garden, making it impossible to see inside.
高墙围住了花园，让人无法看到里面。
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
She hedged when asked if she would attend the meeting, saying she needed more time.
当被问及是否会参加会议时，她含糊其辞，说她需要更多时间。
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
Investors hedge their bets by diversifying their portfolios across multiple assets.
投资者通过将投资组合分散到多种资产中来对冲他们的赌注。
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
They hedged the garden with tall bushes to create a private space.
他们用高大的灌木围住了花园，以创造一个私人空间。
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。
