n.树篱；篱笆；障碍；防护物；套期保值；推诿
v.用树篱围；避免直接回答；两面下注
They managed to wriggle their way through the thick hedge. 他们设法钻过了厚厚的树篱。
There is a hedge of spectators along the sidewalk. 沿着人行道形成了一道观众障碍。
Buying a house is the best hedge against inflation. 购买房子是防止通货膨胀的最佳保障。
respond grimly
用作动词 (v.)Mr. Green began to hedge his courtyard in last year. 去年格林先生开始把他的庭院用篱笆围起来。
When I'm asked about this on occasion,I hedge the question too. 偶尔有人向我提这个问题时，我也避免直接回答。
When you have made a bad bet, it is best to hedge off. 如果你赌运不佳,最好两方下注,以免损失过高。
hedge的基本意思是用树篱或类似物把某地〔物〕围起来,引申可表示“受…的束缚”“回避”等。
hedge通常多用作及物动词,接名词或代词作宾语; 用作不及物动词时常表示“回避”。
hedge可用于被动结构。
