n.树篱；篱笆；障碍；防护物；套期保值；推诿
v.用树篱围；避免直接回答；两面下注
They managed to wriggle their way through the thick hedge. 他们设法钻过了厚厚的树篱。
There is an opening in the hedge. 这篱笆上有个洞。
There is a hedge of spectators along the sidewalk. 沿着人行道形成了一道观众障碍。
Buying a house is the best hedge against inflation. 购买房子是防止通货膨胀的最佳保障。
respond grimly
用作动词 (v.)Mr. Green began to hedge his courtyard in last year. 去年格林先生开始把他的庭院用篱笆围起来。
When you have made a bad bet, it is best to hedge off. 如果你赌运不佳,最好两方下注,以免损失过高。
hedge的基本意思是用树篱或类似物把某地〔物〕围起来,引申可表示“受…的束缚”“回避”等。
hedge通常多用作及物动词,接名词或代词作宾语; 用作不及物动词时常表示“回避”。
hedge可用于被动结构。
