hangs
US /hæŋz/
UK /hæŋz/
动词
1.
挂, 悬挂
to suspend or be suspended from above with the lower part dangling free
示例:
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The picture hangs on the wall.
画挂在墙上。
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She hangs her coat on the hook.
她把外套挂在钩子上。
2.
绞死
to kill (someone) by tying a rope from above around the neck and allowing the body to drop
示例:
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The judge ordered that the criminal hangs for his crimes.
法官命令罪犯因其罪行被绞死。
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In ancient times, traitors were often sentenced to hang.
在古代，叛徒常常被判处绞刑。
3.
悬停, 笼罩
to remain static in the air
示例:
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The helicopter hangs motionless above the building.
直升机在建筑物上方静止悬停。
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A thick fog hangs over the city.
浓雾笼罩着城市。
4.
挂, 悬挂
to attach or be attached to a wall so as to allow free movement at the point of suspension
示例:
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The door hangs on its hinges.
门挂在铰链上。
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The gate hangs loosely, needing repair.
大门松松垮垮地挂着，需要修理。