| 单词 | hedge against something |
| 释义 | (phrasal verb) Definition to guard against the risk of loss in (a bet or disagreement), by supporting the opposition as well You can hedge against redundancy or illness with insurance. Synonyms protect He vowed to protect them. insure He needs to insure himself against ambitious party rivals. guard Sentries guarded the entrance to the building. safeguard international action to safeguard the ozone layer shield He shielded his head from the sun with an old sack. cover You make a run for it and I'll cover you. fortify British soldiers working to fortify an airbase Additional synonymsin the sense of cover Definition to protect (an individual or group) by taking up a position from which fire may be returned if those being protected are fired upon You make a run for it and I'll cover you. Synonyms protect, guard, defend, shelter, shield, watch over in the sense of fortify Definition to make (a place) defensible, such as by building walls British soldiers working to fortify an airbase Synonyms protect, defend, secure, strengthen, reinforce, support, brace, garrison, shore up, augment, buttress, make stronger, embattle in the sense of guard Definition to take precautions Sentries guarded the entrance to the building. Synonyms protect, watch, defend, secure, police, mind, cover, screen, preserve, shelter, shield, patrol, oversee, safeguard, watch over Nearby words of |
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