hang
名詞
片語 hang 名詞
- get the hang of something
To learn or acquire the skill or understanding to do something, especially after some initial difficulty.
• I found the software difficult at first, but now I am beginning to get the hang of it.
- the hang
the appearance of cloth items when they are suspended
• The hang of the cape is superb, making it look regal and elegant.
動詞
定義 hang 動詞
attach
- B1TransitiveIntransitiveVerb + adv/prep
To attach or support something from above, allowing the lower part to be free or to move.
She wore a heavy gold necklace suspended around her neck.
Festive decorations were suspended from the ceiling.
The drapes hung in thick, heavy folds.
- Transitive
To affix wallpaper to a wall.
execute
- B2TransitiveIntransitive
To execute someone by suspending them by a rope around their neck, or to die in this manner.
He was convicted and subsequently executed by hanging later that year.
Given the lack of solid proof of her guilt, few believed she deserved to be hanged.
The woman attempted to take her own life by hanging herself with a bed sheet.
hover
- C2Intransitive
To remain stationary in the air.
The falcon seemed to hover briefly in the air before swooping down on its prey.
Smoke from the houses lingered above the village.
The sound of the midnight bells echoed in the night air.
droop
- TransitiveIntransitive
To droop or curve downwards.
The tree branches drooped under the weight of the snow.
He was aware he had made a mistake and lowered his head in shame.
成語
- go hang (yourself)
This idiom is used to express indifference, disdain, or anger towards what someone says or does, suggesting that their actions or opinions are of no consequence.
• If he thinks he should quit, then he can go hang himself!
- hang tough
To maintain one's position or stance despite pressure or opposition from others to change it.
• Despite facing a lot of criticism, he's hanging tough and not backing down.
- I'll be hanged if...
Used to express strong determination not to do something or not to allow someone else to do something.
• I'll be hanged if I ever clean up his mess again!
- hang in there
An expression used to encourage someone to persevere and not give up, even when facing difficulties.
• I know you're feeling discouraged right now, but please hang in there, things will get better.
- I'll be hanged if I know
An emphatic expression used to indicate that one has absolutely no idea.
• "Whose book is this?" "I'll be hanged if I know!"
- hang by a thread
To be in a very dangerous or precarious situation, where a minor change could result in a negative or disastrous outcome.
• After months of negotiations, the success of the merger still hangs by a thread.
- have someone/something hanging round your neck
To be significantly restricted in one's actions or choices due to the burden of someone or something.
• She felt that taking care of her elderly parents was like having a heavy burden around her neck, making it difficult to pursue her dreams.
- hang the cost/expense
To not be concerned about the cost of something, even if it is expensive.
• We need the best equipment, so hang the cost.
- hung, drawn, and quartered
Refers to a historical form of extreme punishment where a person was first hanged, then disemboweled and their body cut into pieces.
• History records that traitors were sometimes punished by being hung, drawn, and quartered.
- you might as well be hanged for a sheep as for a lamb
This idiom suggests that when the consequences for a minor offense are the same as those for a major offense, there is no reason not to commit the greater one.
• Since I'll get fired whether I'm five minutes late or thirty minutes late, I might as well be hanged for a sheep as for a lamb and just arrive an hour late.
片語動詞 hang
- hang on
to pause briefly while waiting
• Please hang on, I'll be right back.
- hang around
to perform tasks or move at a leisurely pace
• He always likes to hang around the mall until he finds what he wants.
- hang out
to frequently spend time at a particular location or in the company of someone
• We often hang out at the coffee shop.
- hang up
to terminate a telephone call
• She hung up the phone as soon as the conversation was over.
- hang something up
to cease utilizing an item because the sport or activity requiring it has been conceded.
• He hung up his sneakers after the game finished.
- hang over something
When a threat or uncertainty looms over a place or situation, it persists.
• Before the meeting, financial issues hung over the team's morale.
- hang back
to hesitate in taking action, typically due to fear or a lack of confidence
• She hung back before the speech, feeling nervous, and ultimately chose to hold back.
- hang together
When individuals hang together, they support and collaborate with each other to reach a common goal.
• In the project work, we must hang together to successfully complete it.
- hang onto something
to retain or continue to possess something
• Despite the poor economic conditions, she decided to hang onto her old computer.
- hang around with someone
to engage in spending time with someone
• She always likes to hang around with her friends.
- hang around (somewhere)
to linger or spend time idly in a place, typically without any specific purpose
• They hung around the café waiting for their friend to arrive.
- hang something on someone
to attribute blame to someone for something, particularly when they are not responsible
• The teacher hung the students' failure on the school's teaching quality.
- hang on/upon something
to pay close attention to something, particularly to listen intently to what someone is saying
• During the meeting, she hung on every detail, particularly listening intently to the manager's comments.