hedge

US /hedʒ/
UK /hedʒ/
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1.

树篱, 篱笆

a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs

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The house was surrounded by a tall green hedge.
房子被一道高高的绿色树篱环绕着。
Birds often nest in the dense hedge.
鸟儿经常在茂密的树篱中筑巢。
2.

对冲, 保障

a means of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances

:
Investing in gold can be a hedge against inflation.
投资黄金可以作为对抗通货膨胀的对冲
The company used derivatives as a hedge against currency fluctuations.
该公司使用衍生品作为对冲货币波动的工具
1.

对冲, 限制, 支吾

limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions

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He hedged his bets by investing in both stocks and bonds.
他通过投资股票和债券来对冲风险。
When asked about the scandal, the politician began to hedge.
当被问及丑闻时,这位政治家开始支吾其词
2.

围住, 用树篱围住

surround with a hedge

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They decided to hedge their garden with a row of rose bushes.
他们决定用一排玫瑰丛来围住他们的花园。
The property was well hedged, providing privacy.
该物业被很好地围起来,提供了隐私。