| 单词 | hem |
| 释义 | hem 1. n. & v. --n the border of a piece of cloth, esp. a cut edge turned under and sewn down. --vtr. (hemmed, hemming) turn down and sew in the edge of (a piece of cloth etc.). Phrases and idioms hem in confine; restrict the movement of. Etymology: OE, perh. rel. to dial. ham enclosure 2. int., n., & v. --int calling attention or expressing hesitation by a slight cough or clearing of the throat. --n an utterance of this. --vintr. (hemmed, hemming) say hem; hesitate in speech. Phrases and idioms hem and haw = hum and haw (see HUM(1)). Etymology: imit. |
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