hitches
US /ˈhɪtʃɪz/
UK /ˈhɪtʃɪz/
名詞
1.
障礙, 問題, 困難
a temporary difficulty or problem
範例:
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We had a few minor hitches during the trip, but nothing serious.
我們在旅途中遇到了一些小問題，但都不嚴重。
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The plan went off without a hitch.
計畫進行得很順利，沒有遇到任何障礙。
2.
結
a type of knot used for fastening a rope to another object
範例:
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He tied a secure hitch to moor the boat.
他打了一個牢固的結來繫泊船隻。
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Learn how to tie a variety of useful hitches for camping.
學習如何打各種有用的露營結。
3.
掛鉤, 拖車鉤
a device for coupling a trailer or caravan to a towing vehicle
範例:
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He installed a new trailer hitch on his truck.
他在卡車上安裝了一個新的拖車掛鉤。
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Make sure the caravan is securely attached to the car's hitch.
確保大篷車牢固地連接到汽車的掛鉤上。
動詞
1.
拴, 掛
to fasten or tie (something) with a rope or strap
範例:
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He hitched the horse to the post.
他把馬拴在柱子上。
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They hitched a trailer to the back of their car.
他們把拖車掛在汽車後面。
2.
搭便車
to get a free ride in a vehicle by standing at the side of the road and soliciting passing drivers
範例:
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They decided to hitch a ride to the next town.
他們決定搭便車去下一個城鎮。
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It's dangerous to hitchhike alone at night.
晚上獨自搭便車很危險。