hem

US /hem/
UK /hem/
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下擺, 褶邊

the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing that has been turned under and sewn

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She sewed a new hem on her skirt.
她在裙子上縫了一個新下擺。
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The dress had a wide, decorative hem.
這條裙子有一個寬大的裝飾性下擺。
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捲邊, 縫邊

to fold back and sew down the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing

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She needs to hem the curtains to the right length.
她需要把窗簾捲邊到合適的長度。
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The tailor will hem your trousers for you.
裁縫會幫你縫邊褲子。
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圍堵, 限制

to surround and restrict the movement of someone or something

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The police tried to hem in the suspects.
警方試圖圍堵嫌疑人。
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He felt hemmed in by all the rules and regulations.
他感到被所有的規章制度束縛住了。
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嗯, 咳

a sound made by clearing the throat, often to get attention or express hesitation

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He gave a little hem before speaking.
他講話前輕咳了一聲。
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She cleared her throat with a polite hem.
她禮貌地輕咳了一聲。
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