Learner's definition of HAIL
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[noncount] : pieces of ice that fall from clouds like rain雹;冰雹 2
[singular] : a large number of small hard objects (such as bullets or stones) flying or falling together雹子般的一阵 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 2 hail /ˈheɪl/ verb
hails; hailed; hailing
hails; hailed; hailing
Learner's definition of HAIL
[no object]
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used with it to say that hail is falling(与it连用)下冰雹 3 hail /ˈheɪl/ verb
hails; hailed; hailing
hails; hailed; hailing
Learner's definition of HAIL
[+ object]
1
: to speak of or welcome (someone or something) with praise or enthusiasm赞扬;欢迎;欢呼 -
The town hailed him as a hero when he returned with the championship trophy.他捧着冠军奖杯回到镇上时受到了英雄般的欢迎。
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His supporters have hailed [=strongly praised] his decision to run for reelection.支持者们对他参与连任竞选的决定赞赏欢呼。
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often used as (be) hailed常用作(be) hailed 2
: to call out in order to stop or get the attention of (someone or something)叫停;朝…呼喊 — see also hailing distance
hail from
[phrasal verb] hail from (a place)
: to have been born or raised in (a place) : to come from (a place)出生于;来自