单词 | hand |
释义 | hand ![]() n. 1. a. The terminal part of the human arm located below the forearm, used for grasping and holding and consisting of the wrist, palm, four fingers, and an opposable thumb. b. A homologous or similar part in other animals, as the terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates. 2. A unit of length equal to 4 inches (10.2 centimeters), used especially to specify the height of a horse. 3. Something suggesting the shape or function of the human hand, especially: a. Any of the rotating pointers used as indexes on the face of a mechanical clock. b. A pointer, as on a gauge or dial. 4. Printing See index. 5. Lateral direction indicated according to the way in which one is facing:at my right hand. 6. a. A style or individual sample of writing. b. A signature:put my hand to the contract. 7. A round of applause to signify approval. 8. Physical assistance; help:gave me a hand with the bags. 9. handsSports A hand ball in soccer. 10. Games a. The cards held in a card game by a given player at any time. b. The number of cards dealt each player; the deal. c. A player or participant in a card game:We need a fourth hand for bridge. d. A portion or section of a game during which all the cards dealt out are played:a hand of poker. 11. a. One who performs manual labor:a factory hand. b. One who is part of a group or crew:the ship's hands. 12. A participant in an activity, often one who specializes in a particular activity or pursuit:an old hand at labor negotiations. 13. a. The degree of immediacy of a source of information; degree of reliability:heard the scandalous tale at third hand. b. The strength or force of one's position:negotiated from a strong hand. 14. a. oftenhandsPossession, ownership, or keeping:The books should be in your hands by noon. b. Power; jurisdiction; care:The defendant's fate is in the hands of the jury. Dinner is in the chef's hands. 15. a. Involvement or participation:"In all this was evident the hand of the counterrevolutionaries"(John Reed). b. An influence or effect:The manager had a hand in all major decisions. c. Evidence of craft or artistic skill:can see the hand of a genius even in the lighter poems. 16. An aptitude or ability:I tried my hand at decorating. 17. The aesthetic feel or tactile quality of something, such as a fabric, textile, or carpeting, that indicates its fineness, texture, and durability. 18. A manner or way of performing something:a light hand with makeup. 19. a. Permission or a promise, especially a pledge to wed. b. A commitment or agreement, especially when sealed by a handshake; one's word:You have my hand on that. v.hand·ed, hand·ing, hands v.tr. 1. To give or pass with or as if with the hands; transmit:Hand me your keys. 2. To aid, direct, or conduct with the hands:The usher handed the patron to a reserved seat. 3. Nautical To roll up and secure (a sail); furl. 4. Sports a. To give (the ball) directly to a teammate, as in football. Often used with off. b. To carry, strike, or propel (the ball) with the hand or arm in violation of the rules in soccer. v.intr. Phrasal Verbs: Sports To make a handoff, as in football. Often used with off. hand down 1. To bequeath to one's heirs. 2. To make and pronounce (an official decision, especially a court verdict). hand on To turn over to another. hand out 1. To distribute freely; disseminate. 2. To administer or deal out. hand over To release or relinquish to another. hand up Idioms: To deliver (an indictment) to a higher judicial authority. at hand 1. Close by; near. 2. Soon in time; imminent:Retribution is at hand. 3. Under discussion:Let's keep to the matter at hand. at thehand/handsof By or through the agency of:favors he received at the hands of his uncle. by hand By using the hands; manually. get/lay(one's) hands on To get possession of; acquire or obtain. hand and foot With concerted, never-ending effort:had to wait on them hand and foot. hand in/andglove On intimate terms or in close association:"The folklore of American academia says that publishing and teaching go hand in glove"(Edward B. Fiske). hand in hand In cooperation; jointly. hand it toInformal To give credit to:You've got to hand it to her; she knows what she's doing. hand over fist At a tremendous rate:made money hand over fist. hands down 1. With no trouble; easily. 2. Indisputably; unquestionably. in hand 1. In one's possession:arrived with the contract in hand. 2. Under control:kept the tense situation in hand. 3. Under consideration:gave her attention to the matter in hand. 4. In preparation or process:With the work finally in hand, we began to see progress. 5. Sports Remaining to be played by one team but not by another:Their team is ahead in the standings, but our team has two games in hand. off (one's) hands No longer under one's jurisdiction, within one's responsibility, or in one's care:We finally got that project off our hands. on hand 1. Present; available:Are there enough people on hand to hold a meeting? 2. About to happen; imminent:What is on hand for this evening? on/upon(one's) hands In one's possession, often as an imposed responsibility or burden:Now they have the grandchildren on their hands. on one/the onehand As one point of view; from one standpoint. on the other hand As another point of view; from another standpoint. out of hand 1. Out of control:Employee absenteeism has gotten out of hand. 2. Without consideration; immediately:dismissed my complaint out of hand. to hand 1. Nearby. 2. In one's possession. [Middle English, fromOld English.] handern. handlessadj. ![]() A. phalanges B. metacarpals C. carpals |
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