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hedge

/ˈhɛʤ/

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noun

plural hedges

[count] a row of shrubs or small trees that are planted close to each other in order to form a boundary

something that provides protection or defense - usually + against

She invests her money as a hedge against inflation.

hedges against loss/disappointment/uncertainty/failure

verb

hedges; hedged; hedging

[+ obj] :to surround (an area) with a hedge

The garden is hedged by flowering shrubs.

to avoid giving a promise or direct answer [no obj]

She hedged when she was asked to support the campaign. [+ obj]

He hedged his earlier comments about the need for new management.

hedge against

[phrasal verb]

hedge against (something) :to protect yourself from (something)

They hedge against inflation by investing their money.

looking for ways to hedge against risk/failure

hedge around

or hedge about [phrasal verb]

hedge (something) around/about Brit :to limit or restrict (something) - usually used as (be) hedged; usually + with or by

Their offer is so hedged around with conditions [=so restricted by conditions] that it hardly seems worthwhile.

a rule that is hedged about by exceptions

hedge in

[phrasal verb]

hedge in (something) or hedge (something) in :to form a boundary around (something)

a field hedged in [=surrounded] by trees

hedge in (someone) or hedge (someone) in :to surround or restrict (someone) in a way that prevents free movement or action

We have been hedged in by their rules and regulations.

hedge your bets

to do things that will prevent great loss or failure if future events do not happen as you plan or hope

They decided to hedge their bets by putting half their money in stocks and the other half in bonds.

* Các từ tương tự:
hedge fund, hedgehog, hedgerow