hem
名詞
定義 hem 名詞
- Countable(可數名詞)
The finished edge of a piece of fabric, typically the bottom edge of a garment, that is folded over and sewn to prevent fraying.
（衣服等的）摺邊；（布料的）邊緣
She needs to let down the hem of her skirt.
她需要把裙子的摺邊放長。
The hem of this jacket needs some alteration.
這件夾克的摺邊需要修改。
The hem of the trousers is worn out.
褲子的摺邊已經磨損了。
動詞
定義 hem 動詞
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To sew a finished edge on a piece of clothing or fabric.
為…縫邊；給…做褶邊
She is hemming the skirt.
她正在為裙子縫邊。
He needs to hem this piece of fabric.
他需要為這塊布料縫邊。
She hemmed the curtains.
她為窗簾縫了邊。
成語
- hem and haw
To be indecisive and hesitant, often taking a considerable amount of time before making a decision.
猶豫不决
• They hemmed and hawed for weeks about whether to accept the job offer.
他們對是否接受這個工作機會猶豫了好幾個星期。
片語動詞 hem
- hem someone in
to enclose someone, restricting their movement or hindering their ability to act freely
（將某人）包圍，使其無法行動或做想做的事
• At the party, his friends hemmed him in, making him feel confined to a small group.
在派對上，他的朋友們把他圍住，讓他感覺被困在一個小團體裡。