| 单词 | hike |
| 释义 | hike (haɪk ) Word forms: hikes , hiking , hiked 1. countable noun A hike is a long walk in the country, especially one that you go on for pleasure. 2. verb If you hike, you go for a long walk in the country. You could hike through the Fish River Canyon. [VERB preposition/adverb] We plan to hike the Samaria Gorge. [VERB noun] Synonyms: walk, march, trek, ramble hiking uncountable noun [oft NOUN noun] ...some harder, more strenuous hiking on cliff pathways. ...heavy hiking boots. 3. countable noun A hike is a sudden or large increase in prices, rates, taxes, or quantities. [informal] ...a sudden 1.75 per cent hike in interest rates. His economic plan, with its tax hikes and spending cuts, will slow the economy. 4. verb To hike prices, rates, taxes, or quantities means to increase them suddenly or by a large amount. [informal] It has now been forced to hike its rates by 5.25 per cent. [VERB noun] The federal government hiked the tax on hard liquor. [VERB noun] Synonyms: increase, raise, inflate, bump up [informal] Hike up means the same as hike. The insurers have started hiking up premiums by huge amounts. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Big banks were hiking their rates up. [VERB noun PARTICLE] Phrasal verbs: hike up 1. phrasal verb If you hike up your clothing, you pull or lift it up quickly or roughly, especially so you can move more easily. He hiked up his trouser legs. [VERB PARTICLE noun (not pronoun)] I hiked my nightgown right up and I ran. [VERB noun PARTICLE] 2. See also hike [sense 4] Collocations: hike a route There are excellent hiking routes and old shepherd's paths here - with one leading to an observatory that monitors seismic activity in the region. Times, Sunday Times Two of the resorts are in a natural park where cycle and hiking routes and a variety of bird and wildlife add to the interest. Times, Sunday Times A cable car that was promised two years ago looks set to carry tourists to the village where they can enjoy the spectacular views, hiking routes and hot springs. Times,Sunday Times There are hiking routes and a large choice of hotels and resorts. The Sun Under the proposals, the most popular hiking routes would be marked depending on their length and difficulty, also taking into account the number and nature of past rescues. Times, Sunday Times They had planned to hike the trail together. Smithsonian Mag In years past, companies offered a landing service, boating hikers in and out of the beach so that they could hike the trail easily. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has been recommended that hikers travel in groups as a measure of safety, but some hike the trail solo. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Let's hope he's right, because the alternative - an early interest rate hike - doesn't bear thinking about. The Sun And it's even more timely for families being squeezed to the limit - not least because the inevitable interest rate hike now seems further away. The Sun Take the recent interest rate hike. The Sun As well, he said the recent interest rate hike may draw more buyers into the market to take advantage of low rates while they can. Globe and Mail Lending hit almost 22billion last month as borrowers rushed to lock in deals ahead of any interest rate hike. The Sun Service areas were at the far end of that walk; getting even basic supplies was a long hike. Smithsonian Mag I use it after a long hike (up an escalator or a mountain). Times,Sunday Times You spit the grit from your mouth, wipe it from your eyes, pick up the board and start the long hike back to the top. Times, Sunday Times Perfect for a long hike or slow run. The Sun Maybe you could go rock climbing together, or on a long hike. Christianity Today You also get a free rubdown in the hamman and a mountain hike with a picnic. Times, Sunday Times Canal cruising can be as physically demanding as a mountain hike or as sybaritic as a picnic on a punt. Times, Sunday Times A hand and a foot will view a mountain hike quite differently! Christianity Today We then spent a few hours paddling past waterfalls, the odd cruise liner and herds of noisy goats before lacing up our walking shoes for a mountain hike. The Sun After a long mountain hike take a dip in the outdoor pool or relax in the hot tub with a view. Times, Sunday Times And he has a captive audience on the inspirational nature hikes he leads for guests, high into the island's hinterland. Times, Sunday Times Enjoy nature hikes, watersports and dining under the stars. The Sun We now look forward to these nature hikes as we remember with laughter the journeys that have brought us closer together. Christianity Today You can go on nature hikes, snorkel, or relax on a perfect beach. Times, Sunday Times Bird watching and nature hiking are very popular. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They landed the pay hike after forming a bargaining collective to hammer home their case. The Sun Details of the nestegg, now worth 4.8million, emerged weeks after he won praise for declining a 100,000 pay hike. The Sun She demanded a 500,000 pay hike to 2million for the new series of the telly talent show - but ended up leaving. The Sun That would mean a huge pay hike of £70,000 a week on his current pay packet. The Sun It represents a huge 33 per cent pay hike on his current 75m five-year deal which expires at the end of this year. The Sun This follows gas and electricity price hikes of up to 10 per cent by some power firms. The Sun (2013) It would add around £30 to the average premium, the biggest price hike for five years. The Sun (2015) The biggest price hikes came in Northern and Scottish cities. The Sun (2013) The recent hike in visa fees from 48 to 92.50pp also angered holidaymakers who booked trips before the increase came in. The Sun This follows the recent hikes in fuel prices caused by the global oil supply and uncertainty surrounding industrial action by tanker drivers. Times, Sunday Times Recent hikes have caused revenues to fall because potential buyers are staying put to avoid tax bills that can run into tens of thousands of pounds. Times, Sunday Times And the basic salary hike would be 13.5 per cent, not 11 per cent as reported. The Sun The deal also included a proposal to raise the deductible for the umpires' health insurance from $100 to $500, reducing the effective amount of the salary hike. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Union sources said they had little option after the electricity giant refused to budge on a plea to link salary hikes to inflation. The Sun The limit on salary hikes will be extended into 2016. The Sun He hit out at the lack of a link between bosses' big salary hikes and their companies' performance. The Sun It's set on a hillside in multi-hued gardens, a short hike from a waterfall and swimming hole. Times, Sunday Times It's a short hike through woodland to reach them (you're advised to pack light and bring boots). Times, Sunday Times Lunch, a leisurely break along the way, often includes a short hike, a chance to stretch our legs and warm up a bit on the chillier days. Globe and Mail The free way involves a somewhat steep but short hike and surface swim of 250to600 m. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It can be reached by a short hike from an unpaved road. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was a steep hike from the parking lot to the pinnacle of the hill. Christianity Today Motorists could also face a steep hike in petrol prices under plans for 'greener' fuel. Times, Sunday Times From both, a steep hike leads to the top. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But a huge number, already struggling, will face steep hikes and ruin. The Sun But will travellers hit by steep hikes in fuel surcharges accept additional environmental taxation? Times, Sunday Times Conditions: steep and slippery in places; a strenuous hike for sure-footed and confident hill walkers. Times, Sunday Times It can be climbed in a steep and fairly strenuous hike. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For instance, a strenuous hike can be enjoyable even though parts of it may be difficult and painful. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Several trails, from easy strolls to strenuous hikes, start from the lake. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its six zipped pockets are ideal for carrying essentials for a summer hike, with a handy hook for your water bottle. The Sun The mountain trails are some of the most frequented in the park, so summer hikes can be crowded. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He spent many of his summers hiking and climbing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the summer hiking and mountain biking are popular. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite the nature of memorial, the surrounding hills are a popular summer hiking and winter sledding and skiing location. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Small businesses are the lifeblood of a vibrant economy and a tax hike now would be a disaster. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Yet the company claims the tax hike means it is now worse off. The Sun (2009) It blamed huge rises over the past decade solely on Government tax hikes and global oil costs. The Sun (2013) The striker, 30, wants a wage hike to 55,000 a week for the remaining two years of his contract. The Sun Arsenal have already confirmed a wage hike of 15 per cent to 143.4m in 2011-2. The Sun The union members downed tools early this week, demanding a 12.8% wage hike while the revenue collector offered between 9% and 11% on a sliding scale. ST It's not a bargaining tool for a wage hike and you don't travel in charter jets. Times, Sunday Times He has two years left on his 60,000-a-week deal but can now look forward to a wage hike as well as a contract extension. The Sun Both trails are undeveloped, known to be frequently muddy, and are recommended for more experienced hikers prepared for wet, wilderness hiking. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sometimes managers must designate different locations for activities that are not compatible, such as wilderness hiking and snowmobiling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 More than 350 mi of unpaved and four-wheel-drive roads provide access to wilderness hiking, camping, and historical sites. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The resort also has a snowboard park, a ski school, a snowboard school and winter hiking paths. Globe and Mail There are 40km 0 of winter hiking trails. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the long winters, people enjoy cross-country skiing, sled riding, winter hiking, and snowmobiling. 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