hand
93 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural hands
plural hands
Learner's definition of HAND
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[count]
a : the body part at the end of your arm that includes your fingers and thumb手
- These gloves will keep your hands warm.这副手套会让你的手暖和起来。
- She put her hands over her eyes.她用手蒙住双眼。
- He sat quietly with his hands folded in his lap.他静静地坐着，双手交叉放在膝上。
b — used in some phrases to refer to a person用于某些短语，指人
- I'm afraid this job will need more than one pair of hands. [=more than one person]恐怕这工作将需要不止一个人。
- It's a big job, but many hands make light work. [=if many people work on it, it will be easier to do]这是个大活儿，不过人多好干活。
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hands [plural] : power, possession, or control权力；所有；控制
- The maps were in the hands of the enemy. [=the enemy had the maps]地图掌握在敌方手里。
- The land between these mountains remains in private hands. [=is privately owned]这两山之间的土地仍归私人所有。
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[singular] : physical help : assistance in doing something帮助 — often + with — see also helping hand
- Do you need a hand?你需要人手吗？
- I'll be happy to lend a hand. [=help]我很高兴帮忙。
- Can you give/lend me a hand with [=help me with] this suitcase?你能帮我拿一下这个手提箱吗？
- Let me give you a hand with that.让我帮你一下吧。
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[count] : a long, thin part that points to a number on a clock or dial（钟表面上的）指针
- Many clocks have a second hand, a minute hand, and an hour hand.许多钟有秒针、分针和时针。
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[noncount] somewhat old-fashioned : a promise of marriage婚姻承诺
- He asked for her hand (in marriage). [=he asked her to marry him]他向她求婚。
- She offered her hand in marriage to him. [=she said that she would marry him]她愿意嫁给他。
- She gave him her hand in marriage. [=she married him]她嫁给了他。
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[singular] : the act of hitting your hands together to show approval, appreciation, etc. : the act of applauding鼓掌
- Let's give him a big hand! [=a big round of applause]让我们为他热烈鼓掌！
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[count]
a : the cards that are held by a player in a card game（纸牌游戏中玩家手中的）牌 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 — see also overplay your hand at overplay
- He studied his hand before deciding how much to bet.他研究了手中的牌后才决定下多少注。
- The program is designed to help children who have been dealt a cruel hand in life. [=children who have suffered or had bad things happen to them]这个方案旨在帮助那些在生活中遭遇不幸的孩子们。
- Even her critics say her chances of succeeding are great since she has been dealt such a strong hand. [=she is in a strong position]即使她的批评者也说她的胜算大，因为她已处于很有利地位。
b : a single round of play in a card game（纸牌游戏的）一盘
- He lost the first hand but won the next two.他输了第一盘牌，但赢了后两盘。
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[count] : someone who performs or produces something (such as a work of art)表演艺人；制作工匠 — usually singular通常用单数
- These two portraits are by the same hand. [=by the same artist]这两幅画出自同一艺人之手。
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[singular] : a particular way or style of doing or handling something风格；习惯 — see also heavy-handed
- The hand of a master is evident in these sculptures. [=these sculptures were obviously done by a very skillful artist]这些雕塑尽显大师风范。
- He runs the business with a firm hand.他做生意牢靠。
- a cook who has a heavy hand with the salt [=who uses too much salt]做菜很咸的厨师
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[singular] old-fashioned : the way a person's writing looks : a type of handwriting笔迹；字迹
- a note written in an elegant hand笔迹优美的短笺
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[count] : a unit of measure equal to 4 inches (about 10.16 centimeters) and used especially to measure the height of horses掌（测量马高度的单位，等于4英寸，约合10.16厘米）
- a horse that is 15 hands high一匹15掌高的马
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
a show of hands
at first hand
at hand
: close in distance or time在手边；目前的
- She likes to keep the phone (close) at hand.她喜欢把电话放在手边。
- We need to address the problem at hand [=the particular problem we are dealing with] and not argue about these other issues.我们需要解决眼前的问题，不要讨论这些其他问题。
at the hand(s) of
: by or through the action of (someone or something)从…那里；由于…作用
- They were treated badly at the hands of the prison guards.他们受到狱卒的虐待。
- The people had suffered at the hands of a cruel dictator.在残暴独裁者的统治下，百姓生活困苦。
be eating out of someone's hand
by hand
1
: with the hands手工；手制
- The stone was carved by hand.这块宝石是手工雕刻成的。
2
: from one person directly to another专人递送
- I delivered the document to his office by hand.我亲手将文件交到他的办公室。
by the hand
: by holding someone's hand拉着手 — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
- I took him by the hand and led him through the crowd.我拉着他的手，带着他穿过人群。
- You can't expect me to lead you by the hand through every difficult situation.你不能每次遇到困境都指望我帮你一把。
by your own hand
: by your own actions亲手；亲自
- She died by her own hand. [=she killed herself; she committed suicide]她自杀身亡。
change hands
fall into the hands of
fall into the wrong hands
force someone's hand
get your hands dirty
get/lay your hands on
: to find, get, or control (someone or something)找到；得到；控制
- I'm still trying to lay my hands on my car keys.我还在努力找我的车钥匙。
- He couldn't wait to get his hands on her money.他迫不及待地想要得到她的钱。
- Wait until I get my hands on you. [=you will be in trouble when I catch you]让我抓到有你好看！
give your right hand
good with your hands
: skillful at things that require the use of your hands手巧a
- He's always been good with his hands.他的手总是很巧。
grease the hand of
hand and foot
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— used to describe someone whose hands and feet are tied to prevent escape or movement手脚（被绑）
- The prisoner was bound/tied hand and foot.那个囚犯的手脚被绑在了一起。
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◊ To wait on someone hand and foot is to provide everything that someone needs or wants.殷勤伺候；有求必应
- I can't stand the way they wait on her hand and foot!我实在受不了他们殷勤伺候她的样子！
hand in glove
: very closely紧密地；密切地
- We are working hand in glove with the police to recover the stolen property.我们正与警方密切合作，以找回失窃财物。
hand in hand
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: holding hands : grasping another person's hand手拉手
- They walked on the beach hand in hand.他们手拉手在海滩上散步。
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— used to say that two people or things are very closely connected or related（两者）紧密相连，息息相关
- In a film, the images and sounds go hand in hand.一部影片中的图像和声音是紧密关联的。
- The chef works hand in hand [=very closely] with a nutritionist.厨师的工作与营养师的工作密切相关。
hand over fist
informal — used to say that someone is earning or losing money very quickly or in large amounts迅速地，快速地，大量地（赚钱或亏钱）
- They were making/earning money hand over fist.他们在迅速赚大钱。
hands are tied
◊ If your hands are tied, you cannot do anything about a situation because you do not have the power to act freely.（因为受到制约而）无能为力
- I'd like to help you, but my hands are tied.我想要帮你，但心有余而力不足。
- The judge says her hands are tied because the law requires a harsh sentence in such cases.法官说她无能为力，因为法律要求对此类案件严判。
hands off
— used as a command to tell someone not to touch something不要碰，别干预（某事物）
- Hands off my property!别碰我的财产！
- “Those cookies look delicious.” “Hands off! We're saving them for later.”“这些饼干看起来挺好吃的。”“别动！我们留着以后吃。”
hand to mouth
: without much money : in poverty拮据；贫穷 — see also hand-to-mouth
- They have been living hand to mouth since he lost his job. = It's been hand to mouth since he lost his job.自从他失去工作后，他们一直生活得很拮据。
hat in hand
(US) or British cap in hand : asking or begging for something in a respectful way恭敬地（乞求或请求）
- He came to me, hat in hand, asking if I could get him a job at the company.他毕恭毕敬地走到我面前，问我能否在公司给他安排个事做。
have a hand in
: to be involved in (something)参与；插手
- She had a hand in designing the new highway.她参与了这条新公路的设计。
- Did he have a hand in this decision?他参与了这项决策吗？
have someone in the palm of your hand
have your hands full
: to be very busy非常忙碌
- She'll have her hands full with the new baby.新生婴儿会让她忙得不可开交的。
heavy on your hands
hold hands
or hold someone's hand 1
: to hold a person's hand in one of your hands for a period of time牵手（一段时间）
- two people holding hands手牵手的两个人
- He held hands with his daughter.他牵着女儿的手。
- He held her hand as they walked.他牵着她的手一起散步。
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: to guide someone through a process by carefully explaining each step手把手地教
- I don't need you to hold my hand.我不需要你手把手地教我。
in good/safe hands
: being taken care of very well被照料（或打理）得很好
- With her in charge, the office is in good hands. [=she will do the job well]在她的管理下，办公室井然有序。
- You're in safe hands with us. [=you will be safe with us]你跟我们在一起会很安全。
in hand
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: in your possession or control持有；掌控
- We started our hike with compass and map in hand.我们带着指南针和地图，开始了远足。
- He has the situation well in hand. [=he is in control of the situation]他掌控着局势。
◊ To take someone in hand is to begin to guide or direct someone who has been behaving badly.教导，指引（行为不好的人）
- You need someone to take you in hand, young lady, and show you how to behave!大小姐，你需要有人教教你如何举止端庄！
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chiefly British : available for use可用的
- If we work at this rate, we'll have a month in hand before our deadline is up!我们如果照这个速度干，就会比最后期限提前一个月干完！
join hands
keep your hand in
informal : to continue to be involved in some activity继续参与
- He retired several years ago, but he still comes by the office occasionally because he likes to keep his hand in (the business).他几年前就退休了，但仍不时到办公室来，因为他喜欢参与这里的事情。
keep/get your hands off (of)
: to not touch (something)别碰 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- Keep your hands off the cookies! We're saving them for later.别动这些饼干！我们留着以后吃。
- The military is asking lawmakers to keep their hands off [=not change] the defense budget.军队要求立法者们不要干涉国防预算。
know (something) like the back of your hand
lay a hand on
: to touch or harm (someone)碰，伤害（某人）
- He claims that he never laid a hand on her.他声称从未打过她。
off your hands
: no longer in your possession or no longer your responsibility脱手；摆脱
- If you don't want those golf clubs anymore, I'll be glad to take them off your hands. [=I'll be glad to take them]你要是不想要这些高尔夫球杆的话，我倒是很愿意接手。
- She's trying to find a way to get some of that extra work off her hands.她正努力想法子减轻部分额外工作。
on hand
1
: available for use有
- We have plenty of water on hand.我们有充足的水。
2
: present and available to do something现有；目前有
- Five musicians were on hand to accompany her.现有；五位音乐家可以给她伴奏。
- A priest was on hand to console them.一位牧师在场安慰他们。
on the one hand, on the other hand
— used to introduce statements that describe two different or opposite ideas, people, etc.一方面…另一方面
- On the one hand, I think the price is fair, but on the other (hand), I really can't afford to spend that much money.一方面，我觉得这个价钱公道，但另一方面，我真的花不起那么多钱。
- He's a good guy. His brother, on the other hand, is a very selfish man.他是个好人，可是他的弟弟非常自私。
on your hands
— used to say that you have something or are responsible for something持有；负责 — see also blood on your hands at blood
- With all that extra work on her hands she'll need all the help she can get.由于她手上有那么多额外工作，她需要任何可能得到的帮助。
- Once this project is over she should have some time on her hands. [=free time]一旦这个项目完工，她应该就有空了。
on your hands and knees
: with your hands and knees on the ground : in a crawling position（手和膝盖着地）趴，匍匐
- She went down on her hands and knees.她趴倒在地。
out of hand
1
: very quickly without serious thought轻率地
- He rejected the plan out of hand.他轻率地否决了这个方案。
- Suggestions that the hearing should be delayed were dismissed out of hand.听证会应延期举行的建议遭轻率驳回
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: not controlled不服管的；不受控制的
- The kids were (getting) out of hand. [=were behaving in a wild and uncontrolled way]这些孩子不服管教了。
- He warns that technology is getting out of hand.他警告说那项技术的使用正逐渐失控。
out of your hands
— used to say that you cannot control something无法控制地
- The decision is out of my hands.这可不是我能决定的。
play into someone's hands
putty in your hands
safe pair of hands
British : someone who can be trusted with responsibility or a job（责任、工作上）可信赖的人
- The next leader of the party should be a safe pair of hands.政党的下任领袖应该是一位可信赖的人。
sit on your hands
take (something) into your (own) hands
: to take control of something操纵；控制；掌管
- The judge had no sympathy for people who insisted on taking the law into their own hands. [=trying to punish criminals themselves instead of allowing the legal system to do it]法官不同情那些执意无视法律、执行私刑的人。
- After months of waiting for something to happen, he decided to take matters into his own hands.等了几个月都没有结果之后，他决定亲自出马。
to hand
: available for use手上有
- I don't have all the latest data (immediately) to hand.我现在手上没有（不可能立刻就有）全部的最新数据。
try your hand
: to try to do something尝试 — usually + at
- She wanted to try her hand at photography.她想要尝试一下摄影。
turn your hand to
: to begin doing (something) usually in a skillful way : to start (a new activity, field of study, etc.)改做；改学；转行
- an actress who has turned her hand to directing改做导演的女演员
- After he left publishing, he turned his hand to law.他离开出版业后，改行从事法律工作。
wash your hands of
with your bare hands
: using only your hands and no tools or weapons赤手空拳
- He tried to kill me with his bare hands.他企图赤手空拳杀了我。
— see also firsthand, hands down, secondhand, sleight of hand, upper hand
2 hand /ˈhænd/ verb
hands; handed; handing
2 hand
/ˈhænd/
verb
hands; handed; handing
Learner's definition of HAND
[+ object]
: to give (something) to someone using your hands把…交给；递；传
- He handed her a letter. = He handed a letter to her.他交给她一封信
- Hand me that picture.把那幅画递给我。
hand back
[phrasal verb] hand (something) back or hand back (something)
: to return (something) by handing it to someone退回；交还
- He handed the letter back (to her) without reading it.他看都没看就把信退回（给她）。
- The clerk handed back my credit card.营业员把信用卡交还给我。
hand down
[phrasal verb] 1
hand (something) down or hand down (something)
: to pass (something) from a person who is older (such as a parent) to a person who is younger (such as a child)传给，传（由长辈向晚辈）
- She will hand the diamond ring down to her niece.她将把这枚钻戒传给侄女。
- The farm was handed down from generation to generation.这个农场代代相传。
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chiefly US, law : to form and express (a decision or opinion) in writing书面宣判；书面宣布
- The Supreme Court has handed down its decision.最高法院宣判了判决结果。
hand in
[phrasal verb] hand (something) in or hand in (something)
: to give (something) to a person who will review or accept it上交
- Students should hand their papers in on Thursday.学生应该在星期四交论文。
- He handed in his resignation.他递交了辞呈。
hand it to
informal : to give credit to (someone) for doing something表扬；赞扬
- I've got to hand it to you. You did a great job planning the party.我必须夸你几句。你这次聚会安排得真不错。
hand off
[phrasal verb] hand (something) off or hand off (something) US
: to give (something) to another person传；交
- (American football) The quarterback handed off the ball to the halfback.四分卫把球递给了半卫。
- She handed the job off to her assistant.她把工作交给了助理。
hand on
[phrasal verb] hand (something) on or hand on (something) formal
: to pass (something) from one person to another流传；传下
- These stories have been handed on from generation to generation.这些故事一代又一代流传了下来。
hand out
[phrasal verb] hand (something) out or hand out (something)
: to give (something) to several or many people分发；分给；散发
- They will hand out [=distribute] copies of the newsletter today.今天他们会分发简讯。
- He's always handing out advice to the people he works with.他总给在一起工作的人们提出忠告。
- She handed flyers out at the grocery store.她在杂货店散发传单。
hand over
[phrasal verb] hand (someone or something) over or hand over (someone or something)
: to give up control or possession of (something or someone)交出；移交
- They demanded that he hand the documents over to them.他们要求他交出文件。
- They agreed to hand over their hostages.他们同意移交人质。