hem

US /hem/
UK /hem/
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下摆, 褶边

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.
她在裙子上缝了一个新下摆。
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The dress had a wide, decorative hem.
这条裙子有一个宽大的装饰性下摆。
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卷边, 缝边

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.
她需要把窗帘卷边到合适的长度。
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The tailor will hem your trousers for you.
裁缝会帮你缝边裤子。
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围堵, 限制

to surround and restrict the movement of someone or something

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The police tried to hem in the suspects.
警方试图围堵嫌疑人。
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He felt hemmed in by all the rules and regulations.
他感到被所有的规章制度束缚住了。
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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.
他说话前轻咳了一声。
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She cleared her throat with a polite hem.
她礼貌地轻咳了一声。
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