| 词组 | hedge |
| 释义 | hedge [hedged, hedged, hedging] hedge about ► see be hedged around/about/round hedge against hedge against sth to do something to protect yourself against possible problems or financial changes: ▪ Analysts have suggested a number of ways to hedge against a major downturn in the US stock market. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑guard against be hedged about/around be hedged about/around to be limited or controlled by a lot of complicated rules, laws, or conditions, which make it difficult for you to do something effectively: + by ▪ Nowadays employment is hedged about by legislation. + with ▪ The peacekeeping force was hedged around with restrictions. be hedged in be hedged in BrE to be surrounded or enclosed by something, so that there is very little space: ▪ The cathedral is in the centre of the town, closely hedged in by other buildings. ▪ Ms Hurley's feet were hedged in by sacks of potatoes and baskets of fruit. ■ SIMILAR TO: be hemmed in to be prevented from having the freedom or opportunity to do what you want: ▪ Why don't you look for another job if you feel hedged in where you are? ■ SIMILAR TO: be hemmed in |
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