hedge

中文意思

n. a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
n. any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
n. an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
v. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

n. 树篱
The gardener trimmed the tall hedge in front of the house.
园丁修剪了房子前面高高的树篱。
n. 障碍
High interest rates became a hedge to small business growth.
高利率成了小型企业发展的一大障碍。
n. 套期保值
Gold is often used as a hedge against inflation.
黄金常被用作应对通货膨胀的套期保值工具。
v. 用树篱围住
They decided to hedge the vegetable garden to keep animals out.
他们决定用树篱把菜园围起来，防止动物进入。
v. 套期保值
The company bought oil futures to hedge against future price increases.
该公司购买了石油期货，以进行套期保值并规避未来的涨价风险。
v. 躲闪
When asked about his mistake, he tried to hedge and change the topic.
当被问及犯下的错误时，他试图躲闪言辞并转移话题。