单词 | hang it up |
释义 | hang1 of 2verb ˈhaŋ hung ˈhəŋ also hanged ˈhaŋd ; hanging ˈhaŋ-iŋ transitive verb 1 a : to fasten to some elevated point without support from below : suspend hang a picture on the wall b : to suspend by the neck until dead —often hanged in the past —often used as a mild oath I'll be hanged c : to fasten so as to allow free motion within given limits upon a point of suspension hang a door d : to adjust the hem of (a skirt) so as to hang evenly and at a proper height 2 : to furnish with hanging decorations (such as flags or bunting) Hang the windows with velvet curtains. a room hung with streamers 3 : to hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner hung his head in shame 4 : to apply to a wall hang wallpaper 5 : to display (pictures) in a gallery 6 baseball : to throw (a pitch, such as a curveball) so that it fails to break properly 7 : to make (a turn) especially while driving hang a right hung a quick U-turn—Tom Clancy 8 : base, found something to hang our hopes on intransitive verb 1 a : to remain suspended or fastened to some point above without support from below : dangle b : to die by being suspended by the neck —often hanged in the past He hanged for his crimes. c : to be connected as something relevant or related thereby hangs a tale—William Shakespeare 2 : to hover or remain stationary in the air clouds hanging low overhead 3 : linger, persist The thought hung in her mind for days. 4 : to be imminent : impend doom hung over the nation 5 : to fall or droop from a usually tense or taut position let the reins hang loose on the horse's back Their mouths hung open in disbelief. 6 : depend election hangs on one vote 7 a(1) : to take hold for support : cling she hung on his arm (2) : to keep persistent contact dogs hung to the trail (3) : to maintain or continue holding a position hang behind (4) : to stay even : keep up —usually used with with trying to hang with the leader b : to be burdensome or oppressive time hangs on his hands 8 : to be uncertain or in suspense the decision is still hanging 9 : to lean, incline, or jut over or downward a rocky cliff that hangs overhead 10 : to be in a state of rapt attention hung on her every word 11 : to fit or fall from the figure in easy lines the coat hangs loosely 12 informal : to pass time idly or in relaxing or socializing : hang around, hang out hanging with friends hanging at the beach Off the track, Jones was all but invisible in Sydney. She prefers hanging with her husband … and a small inner circle of friends.—Mark Starr I had the chance to hang with Taibbi recently after he spoke to a Denver audience about his new book …—David Sirota 13 of a thrown ball : to fail to break or drop as intended hangable ˈhaŋ-ə-bəl adjective Hanged vs. Hung: Usage Guide
For both transitive and intransitive senses 1b the past and past participle hung, as well as hanged, is standard. Hanged is most appropriate for official executions he was to be hanged, cut down whilst still alive … and his bowels torn out —Louis Allen but hung is also used. gave orders that she should be hung —Peter Quennell Hung is more appropriate for less formal hangings. by morning I'll be hung in effigy —Ronald Reagan hang 2 of 2noun1 : the manner in which a thing is poised when suspended from above without support from below : the way in which a thing hangs (see hang entry 1) the hang of a skirt 2 : declivity, slope also : droop the hang of his lower lip 3 : facility with or an understanding of something can't get the hang of this 4 : a hesitation or slackening in motion or in a course a marked hang of the oar in the air before it dipped hang it up phraseas in abandon to stop doing (something) permanently We've had a good go of it, but I think it's time to hang it up. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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