hangs; hung /ˈhʌŋ/ or in sense 3 hanged; hanging hangs; hung /ˈhʌŋ/ or in sense 3 hanged; hanging Learner's definition of HANG
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a : to attach or place something so that it is held up without support from below悬;挂;吊 [+ object]
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He hung the painting on the wall.他把这张画挂在墙上。
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We hung paper lanterns from the trees.我们把纸灯笼挂在树上。
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My grandmother used to hang the wash on a clothesline.我奶奶以前总用晾衣绳晾洗好的衣服。
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A photograph of her family hangs on the wall.墙上挂着一张她家的全家福。
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Several of her paintings are hanging in the Museum of Modern Art.她有几幅画正在现代艺术博物馆展出。
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Your coat is hanging in the closet.你的大衣挂在衣橱里。
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The curtains hang all the way (down) to the floor.窗帘一直垂到地板上。
— see also hang up 2 (below) b [+ object] : to decorate (a surface) by hanging something (such as a picture) on it挂…装饰(墙壁等) —
usually used as (be) hung通常用作(be) hung c [+ object] : to put (wallpaper) on a wall贴(墙纸) 2
[no object] : to be in a lowered position垂下 -
He let his arm hang down into the water.他把胳膊伸进水里。
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We hung [=leaned] over the side of the boat and waved.我们靠到船边招手。
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Her hair hung loose/limply.她的头发松松地/柔柔地垂下来。
3 past tense and past participle usually hanged
a : to kill (someone) by using a rope that goes around the neck and holds the person's body in the air without any support from below吊死;绞死 [+ object]
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They will hang him in the county jailhouse.他们将在县监狱吊死他。
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He was hanged for his crimes.他作恶多端,被处以绞刑。
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He hanged himself.他上吊自杀了。
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b [+ object] old-fashioned —
used to express surprise, anger, etc.用于表达惊讶、愤怒等 -
We need those supplies now, hang the cost! [=we need them no matter how much they cost]我们现在需要那些必需品,管它多少钱!
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I'll be hanged if I'll do anything to help him. [=I won't do anything to help him]我绝不会帮他的。
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[no object] : to float over a place or object for a long time漂浮;萦绕 -
Storm clouds were hanging low overhead.乌云压顶。
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Smoke hung above the crowd.烟雾在人群上方萦绕。
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The smell of perfume hung in the air around her.她身上散发着一股香水味。
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[no object] US, informal : to be or stay somewhere for a period of time without doing much逗留;徘徊 7
[+ object] chiefly US, informal : to make (a turn) especially while driving(尤指驾车时)拐弯 8
[no object] baseball, of a pitch : to fail to curve in the desired way投曲线球失败
a peg to hang something on
— see 1peg
hang around
[phrasal verb] informal or British hang about/round 1
hang around/about/round or hang around/about/round (a place) : to be or stay in a place for a period of time without doing much逗留;闲待着;徘徊 -
We just hung around all afternoon, listening to music.我们整个下午都闲待着没事,听听音乐。
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They hung around the theater after the play was over.演出结束后,他们在剧院附近闲逛。
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hang around/about/round with (someone) : to spend time relaxing, talking, or doing things with (someone)(和某人)一起,相处,厮混
hang back
[phrasal verb] 1
: to be or stay behind others却步 2
: to be unwilling to do something because of nervousness, fear, etc.退缩;畏缩
hang by a thread
: to be in a very dangerous situation or state : to be very close to death, failure, etc.危在旦夕;千钧一发
hang fire
chiefly British
hang in
[phrasal verb] 1
chiefly US, informal : to keep working or trying in a difficult situation坚持 —
often used in the phrase hang in there常用于短语hang in there 2
hang in the air : to be incomplete or uncertain未完成;未确定
hang on
[phrasal verb] 1
: to keep happening or continuing持续;不消退 2
: to wait or stop briefly稍等;暂停 3
hang on or hang on (to) (someone or something) : to hold or grip someone or something tightly抓紧;抓住 -
Hang on or you'll fall!抓紧,不然你会摔倒的!
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Hang on tight!抓紧了!
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The children hung on his arm.孩子们紧紧抓住他的胳膊。
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Hang on to your purse.抓紧你的手提包。
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The children hung on to his arm.孩子们紧紧抓住他的胳膊。
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hang on to (something) : to keep (something)保留;保存 5
a hang on (something) : to be determined or decided by (something) : to depend on (something)依赖于;取决于 b hang (something) on (something) : to base (a story, theory, etc.) on (something)基于;根据 6
hang on someone's every word : to listen very carefully or closely to (someone)全神贯注地听
hang out
[phrasal verb] 1
informal : to be or stay somewhere for a period of time without doing much厮混;闲荡 — see also hangout 2
hang out with (someone) informal : to spend time relaxing, talking, or doing something with (someone) : to hang around with (someone)(和某人)在一起,厮混 3
hang (something) out or hang out (something) : to hang (something wet) outside to dry晾(出) 4
hang (someone or something) out to dry informal : to leave (someone or something) in a helpless or unprotected state不管不顾
hang over
[phrasal verb] hang over (someone)
: to be a threat or danger to (someone) : to cause (someone) to feel worried or guilty(威胁、危险等)逼近,临头 — see also hangover
hang tight
US, informal
: to wait before doing anything耐心等待
hang together
informal 1
: to stay with someone与某人在一起 2
: to work in a logical and effective way以合理有效的方式进行
hang tough
chiefly US, informal
: to keep working or trying to succeed in a difficult situation不泄气;奋力拼搏
hang up
[phrasal verb] 1
hang up or hang up (something) or hang (something) up : to end a telephone connection by putting the handset on its base or by turning the telephone off(电话)挂断 -
“Is he still on the phone?” “No, he hung up.”“他还在电话那头吗?”“没有,他挂断了。”
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Let me talk to her before you hang up the phone.你挂断电话前让我和她讲讲话。
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often + on 2
hang (something) up or hang up (something) : to put (something) on a hook or hanger挂起 — see also 1hang 1a (above) 3
hang up (something) informal : to stop doing (something) : to finish using (something) for the last time停止使用(某物) —
used figuratively用作比喻 4
hang it up US, informal : to stop doing something停止做某事;放弃 — see also hung up
hang with
[phrasal verb] 1 hang with (someone) US, informal
: to spend time with (someone)与(某人)一起 2
: to stay close to (someone) : to keep up with (someone)跟上;赶上
hang your head
: to have your head turned downward because of shame or embarrassment(由于羞愧或尴尬)低下头
let it all hang out
— see 1let
thereby hangs a tale
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used to suggest that there is a story about something that has just been mentioned用于暗示刚才提到的某件事背后有故事 2 hang /ˈhæŋ/ noun
Learner's definition of HANG
[singular]
: the way in which something hangs悬挂方式
get the hang of
informal
: to learn the skills that are needed to do (something)掌握要领
give a hang
informal
: to be concerned or worried about something在乎;在意 —
usually used in negative statements通常用于否定句