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hedge (EN)
名詞、動詞

名詞 “hedge”

単数 hedge、複数 hedges
  1. 生垣(フェンスや境界を形成するために密に植えられた低木や低い木の列)
    The farmer planted a hedge to separate his land from the neighbor's.
  2. 防御策
    The extra security measures served as a hedge against potential threats.
  3. 言い逃れ
    His speech was full of hedges, leaving us uncertain about his plans.
  4. ヘッジ(潜在的な財務損失を軽減することを目的とした投資または戦略)
    Many investors use bonds as a hedge against market downturns.

動詞 “hedge”

不定詞 hedge; 三単現 hedges; 過去形 hedged; 過去分詞 hedged; 動名詞 hedging
  1. ヘッジ(損失を防ぐために、バランスを取ったり補償する取引を行うこと)
    The company hedged against currency risks by buying foreign exchange futures.
  2. 言葉を濁す
    When asked directly, she hedged and spoke about unrelated topics.
  3. 垣根で囲む
    They hedged their property to keep out trespassers.