hedge

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【词性】：n．

【释义】：

❶ 树篱❷ 保护物；障碍物〔Our bank account is a hedge against sudden expense．我们的银行帐户是一种保护措施，以防有突然花费。

〕‖ v．❶ 用树篱围住〔The yard was hedged with roses．院子周围种著玫瑰花。〕
❷ 包围〔Switzerland is hedged in by mountains．瑞士被山包围著。

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❸ 推诿〔Phil hedged when I asked him for a loan．我向费尔借钱时，他推诿不借。

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