/hænd; hænd/
n
1 [C] end part of the human arm below the wrist 手
*take/lead sb by the hand 拉着某人的手[牵着某人的手走]
* have one's hands in one's pockets 双手插在衣袋里. =>illus 见插图.
2 a hand [sing] (infml 口) active help 积极的帮助
*Give (me) a hand with the washing-up. 帮（我）洗洗餐具吧.
* Do you want/need a hand? 你需要帮忙吗?
3 [C] pointer on a clock, dial, etc （时钟、仪表等的）指针
*the `hour/`minute/`second hand of a watch 表的时[分/秒]针.
4 [C]
(a) manual worker on a farm or in a factory, dockyard, etc （农场或工厂、船坞等的）从事体力劳动的工人; 劳工
*`farm-hands 农场工人.
(b) member of a ship's crew 船员
*All hands (ie All seamen are needed) on deck! 所有船员都到甲板上来!
5 [sing] skill in using the hands 手艺; 技能
*He has a light hand with pastry, ie makes it well. 他很会做糕点.
6 [C]
(a) set of cards dealt to a player in a card-game （纸牌戏中拿到的）一手牌
*have a good, bad, poor, etc hand 拿到一手好、坏、糟...牌.
(b) one round in a game of cards （纸牌戏的）一局
*Let's play one more hand. 我们再打一局吧.
7 [sing] style of handwriting 书法
*He has/writes a good/legible hand. 他字写得好[清楚].
8 [sing] (dated or fml 旧或文) promise to marry 许婚
*He asked for her hand. 他向她求婚.
* She gave him her hand (in marriage). 她同意嫁给他.
9 [C] unit of measurement, about four inches (10.16 cm), used for measuring the height of a horse 一手之宽（约四英寸, 即10.16厘米, 用以量马的高度）.
10 (idm 习语) all ,hands to the `pump (saying 谚) everyone must help 人人都该出把力
*We've an urgent job on this week, so it's (a case of) all hands to the pump. 我们本周有紧急任务, 所以人人都该出把力. at first, second, etc `hand directly/indirectly from the original source 直接、间接...地
*I only heard the news at second hand. 我只是间接听到这个消息的. (close/near) at `hand
(a) near; close by 在附近; 在手头
*He lives close at hand. 他住在附近.
(b) (fml 文) about to happen 即将发生
*Your big moment is at hand. 你的重大时刻即将到来. at sb's hands from sb 出自某人之手
*I did not expect such unkind treatment at your hands. 我没想到你如此刻薄. be a dab, an old, a poor, etc hand (at sth) have (or lack) the specified skill or experience 有（或缺乏）某种技能或经验
*He's an old hand (ie very experienced) at this game. 他是玩这种游戏的老手（很有经验）.
* I was never much of a hand (ie never very good) at cookery. 我从来不是干烹饪的好手（未做过好饭菜）. bind/tie sb hand and `foot
(a) tie sb's hands and feet together 捆住某人的手脚.
(b) (fig 比喻) take away sb's freedom of action 使某人不能行动自如. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush => bird. bite the hand that feeds one => bite1. blood on one's hands => blood1. bring sb/sth up by hand rear (a person or an animal) by feeding from a bottle 用奶瓶喂养（人或动物）
*The lamb had to be brought up by hand. 这只小羊要用奶瓶喂养. by `hand
(a) by a person, not a machine 用手而不用机器; 以手工
*made by hand 手工制作的.
(b) by a messenger (not through the post) 由传递者（非经邮局）
*The note was delivered by hand. 这封短信经由专人送交. by one's own fair hand => fair1. cap in hand => cap. change hands => change1. the dead hand of sth => dead. the devil makes work for idle hands => devil1. eat out of sb's hand => eat. fall, etc into sb's, etc `hands be taken or obtained (esp by an enemy) 落入某人（尤指敌人）之手; 为某人所获得
*The town fell into enemy hands. 该城已落到敌人手中.
* I would hate my diary to get into the wrong hands. 我不愿意别人看我的日记. a firm hand => firm1. fold one's hands => fold1. force sb's hand => force2. from ,hand to `hand from one person to another 从一人之手转到另一人之手
*Buckets of water were passed from hand to hand to put the fire out. 人们一桶又一桶传递着水以便把火扑灭. gain/win sb's hand (fml 文) make sb promise to marry one 获得某人本人对婚事的应允. gain, get, etc the upper hand => upper. get one's eye/hand in => eye1. get, have, etc a free hand => free1. give sb/get a big hand => big. give one's `hand on sth (fml 文) take sb's hand and clasp it when agreeing to sth 紧握某人的手表示同意某事物. (be) ,hand in `glove (with sb) working in close association 密切合作
*He was found to be hand in glove with the enemy. 已发现他跟敌人勾结在一起. ,hand in `hand
(a) holding each other's hand 手拉手. =>illus at arm 见arm插图.
(b) (fig 比喻) closely associated; linked together 密切关联的; 连在一起的
*War and suffering go hand in hand. 战争和苦难是同时并存的. ,hand over `hand using one's hands alternately (as when climbing) 双手交替使用（如攀登时）. ,hands `off (sth/sb) (infml 口) don't touch (sth/sb); don't interfere 不许触及（某物[某人]）; 不许干涉
*,Hands off my `sandwiches!别动我的三明治! ,hands `up
(a) (said when addressing a group of people) raise one hand (eg to show agreementor to answer a question) （对大家说的话）举手（举一只手, 如用以表示同意或准备回答问题）
*Hands up, anyone who knows the answer. 能回答的举手.
(b) raise both hands (eg to show that one is surrendering) 举手（举双手, 如表示投降）
*Hands up and drop your gun! 举起手来, 把抢放下! ,hand to `hand (of fighting) involving physical contact with one's opponent 短兵相接; 肉搏
*[attrib 作定语] hand-to-hand combat 肉搏战. have/take a hand in sth participate in sth; be partly responsible for sth 参与或介入某事物; 对某事物有一定责任
*I bet he had a `hand in it. 我敢说他一定参与了此事. have one's `hands free/tied be/not be in a position to do as one likes 可以[不能]自行其是. have one's `hands full be so busy that one cannot undertake anything else 忙得腾不出手来; 无暇兼顾. have sb in the palm of one's hand => palm1. have time on one's hands/time to kill => time1. have, etc the whip hand => whip. a heavy hand => heavy. a helping hand => help1. hold sb's `hand comfort or help sb in a sad or difficult situation 安慰或帮助某人（减轻痛苦或摆脱困境）. hold `hands (with sb) sit, walk, etc beside another person with hands linked, usu as a sign of affection 与别人手拉手地坐着、行走等（通常含有爱意）
*two lovers holding hands 手拉着手的一对恋人. in `hand
(a) in one's possession and available for use 在手中（持有）; 在手头（随时可用）
*I still have somemoney in hand. 我手中还有些钱.
* Cash in hand, ￡37.25.手头现金共37.25英镑.
(b) in control 在控制下
*We have the situation well in hand. 我们完全控制住了局面.
(c) receiving attention and being dealt with 得到照顾并在处理之中
*the job in hand 正在办理的工作
* The work is in hand and will soon be completed. 这工作在进行中, 不久即可完成. in one's/sb's `hands in one's/sb's possession, control or care 在本人的[某人的]支配、控制、照料或监护之下
*The affair is no longer in my hands. 这事已不归我管了.
* Put the matter in the hands of a solicitor. 把这事交给律师去办. in capable, good, etc `hands being well managed, etc 在妥善的管理等中
*I've left the department in Bill's very efficient hands. 我已把这个部门交由非常得力的比尔去管理. an iron fist/hand in a velvet glove => iron1. join hands => join. keep one's `hand in retain one's skill by practice 藉练习以保持熟练程度
*I like to play tennis regularly, just to keep my hand in. 我喜欢经常打打网球, 以免技术生疏. know (a place) like the back of one's hand => know. lay one's `hands on sb/sth
(a) find sb/sth 找到某人[某物]
*The book's here somewhere, but I can't lay my hands on it just now. 那本书就放在这儿的什么地方, 但我现在就是找不到.
(b) (infml 口) catch sb/sth 捉住某人[某物]
*If I ever lay my hands on the thief, he'll be sorry. 我要是什么时候抓到了那个贼, 有他好受的.
(c) (of a priest) put the hands on the head of sb, to bless, confirm or ordain him （指牧师）对某人行按手礼（将双手按在某人的头上表示祝福、对其施行坚信礼或授予圣职）. lend a hand => lend. lift/raise a finger/hand (to do sth) => lift. lift/raise a/one's `hand against sb threaten or attack sb 威胁或攻击某人. live from ,hand to `mouth satisfy only one's present basic needs (esp for food) 仅能满足眼前的基本需要（尤指食物方面的需要）
*[attrib 作定语] a hand-to-mouth existence仅能　口的生活. make money hand over fist => money. many hands make light work (saying 谚) a task is soon completed if many people help 人多好办事. not do a hand's `turn not do any work 什么工作也不做
*He never does a hand's turn around the house his wife does everything. 家里的事儿他从来都不做--一切都由妻子操劳. off one's `hands no longer one's responsibility 不再承担责任
*They'll be glad to get their son off their hands. 他们再不必为儿子操心, 感到很高兴. offer one's hand => offer. on either/every `hand (fml 文) on both/all sides 在两[每一]边; 在两个[各个]方面. on `hand available 现有（随时可用）. on one's `hands resting on one as a responsibility 由本人照管; 由本人处理; 由本人负责
*I have an empty house on my hands, eg one for which I want to find a buyer or tenant. 我手中有一所空房子要处理（如想找买家或租客）. on the `one hand... on the `other (hand)... (used to indicate contrasting points of view, opinions, etc 用以引导出相互矛盾的观点、意见等). out of `hand
(a) out of control; undisciplined 无法控制; 无纪律
*The football fans have got completely out of hand. 那些足球迷已经完全失去控制.
(b) at once; without further thought 立即; 不假思索地
*The proposal was rejected out of hand. 这个建议当即遭到了拒绝. ,out of one's `hands no longer under one's control 不再受本人控制
*I can't help you, I'm afraid the matter is out of my hands. 我爱莫能助, 很抱歉--此事已非我力所能及. overplay one's hand => overplay. ,play into sb's `hands do sth that is to (an opponent's) advantage 做有利于（对手）的蠢事; 让（对手）占便宜. put one's ,hand in one's `pocket be ready to spend or give money 伸手掏腰包（准备花钱或付款）. putty in sb's hands => putty. see, etc sb's hand in sth notice sb's (esp unfriendly or harmful) influence in sth 注意到某人对某事物的（尤指坏的）影响
*Do I detect your hand in this? 你在这件事情上起的作用, 能瞒得了我吗? set one's hand to sth (dated or fml 旧或文) sign (esp a formal document) 签署（尤指正式文件）
*set one's hand to a treaty 在条约上签字. shake sb's hand/shake hands/shake sb by the hand => shake1. show one's hand/cards => show2. a show of hands => show1. sit on one's hands => sit. sleight of hand => sleight. take one's courage in both hands => courage. ,take sb in `hand take control of sb in order to improve his behaviour 管教某人
*Those dreadful children need to be taken in hand. 那些讨厌的孩子需要加以管教. take the law into one's own hands => law. take one's life in one's hands =>life. take matters into one's own hands => matter1.throw one's `hand in (infml 文) abandon sth in which one is engaged 从正在做的某事中退出; 放弃某事物. time hangs/lies heavy on one's hands => time1. to `hand
(a) within reach; readily available 在手头; 随时可用
*I don't have the information to hand. 我手头没有现成的资料.
(b) (commerce 商) received 收到
*Your letter is to hand, ie has reached me and is receiving attention. 来函敬悉. try one's hand => try1. turn one's hand to sth (be able to) undertake sth （能够）担任某工作
*She can turn her hand to all sorts of jobs. 她能做各种工作. wait on sb hand and foot => wait1. wash one's hands of sb/sth => wash2. win hands down => win. wring one's hands => wring.

/hænd; hænd/
v
1 [Tn.p, Dn.n, Dn.pr] ~sth (to sb) give or transfer sth with one's hand or hands 交; 递
*He handed round the biscuits. 他把饼乾传递过去.
* Please hand me that book. 请把那本书递给我.
* She handed it to the boy. 她把它交给了那个男孩子.
2 (idm 习语) hand/give sb sth on a plate => plate1.
3 (phr v) hand sth down (to sb)
(a) pass sth on by tradition, inheritance, etc 传递某物; 把某物往下传
*stories handed down from generation to generation 代代相传的故事
* Most of my clothes were handed down to me by my older brother. 我的衣服大多是我哥哥传给我的.
(b) (esp US) announce sth formally or publicly 正式宣布某事物; 颁布某事物
*hand down a budget, legal decision, verdict 公布预算、判决、裁定. hand sth in (to sb) bring or give sth; offer or submit sth 交来、交上、提交或呈交某物
*Hand in your examination papers now, please. 请把试卷交上来.
* She handed in her resignation. 她提交了辞呈. hand sth on (to sb) send or give sth to another person 将某物送交或转交他人
*Please hand on the magazine to your friends. 请把这本杂志传给你的朋友们看. hand sth out (to sb) distribute sth 分发或分配某物
*Relief workers were handing out emergency rations (to the survivors). 救济人员在（向生还者）分发紧急配给品. hand (sth) over (to sb) transfer (a position of authority or power) to sb 把（权位或权力）移交给某人
*I am resigning as chairman and handing over to my deputy. 我现在辞去主席职位, 交由我的副手接替.
* hand over power to an elected government 把权力移交给经选举产生的政府. hand sb over to sb (esp at a meeting, on TV, etc or on the telephone) let sb listen or speak to another person （尤指在会议、电视等中或在电话里）让某人听另一个人的讲话或与另一个人谈话
*I'm handing you over now to our home affairs correspondent. 现在请听本台记者报道的国内新闻. hand sb/sth over (to sb) deliver sb/sth, esp to authority 把某人[某物]交出（尤指交给当局）
*They handed him/their weapons over to the police. 他们把他[武器]交给了警方. hand it to sb (infml 口) (always with must or have (got) to 需与must或have (got) to连用) give sb the praise that he deserves 给某人以应得的赞扬; 肯定某人的优点
*You've got to hand it to her she's damned clever. 你不能不佩服她--她简直聪明到了极点.


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