n.[C]

1. 树篱；篱笆
   They planted a hedge around the garden.

   他们在花园周围栽起了树篱。

2. 障碍（物）；界限
3. 防备；防备措施[（+against）]
   We have planted trees as a hedge against shifting sand.

   我们植树以防流沙的侵袭。

4. （赌博等中的）两面下注
5. 模棱两可的话

vt.

1. 用树篱笆围住（或隔开）
   We hedged our yard with yews.

   我们用紫杉把院子围起。

2. 围住；设障碍于
   The town is hedged in by low hills.

   这城镇四边有低山环绕。

3. 两面下注以避免（赌博等）的损失
4. 避免直接回答（问题）

vi.

1. 修筑树篱
2. 避免直接答复
   The minister hedged on the question of unemployment.

   部长对失业问题闪烁其词。

3. 两面下注以防损失

n.

1. a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.
2. a contract entered into or asset held as a protection against possible financial loss.
3. a word or phrase used to allow for additional possibilities or to avoid over-precise commitment, for example etc. or usually.

v.

1. surround or bound with a hedge.
2. limit or qualify by conditions or exceptions.
   ▸avoid making a definite statement or commitment.
3. protect (an investment or investor) against loss by making compensating contracts or transactions.