n. 树篱( hedge的名词复数 ); 保护手段; 防止损失（尤指金钱）的手段

n a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

n any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change

n an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement

v avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

v hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge

v enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges

v minimize loss or risk