at hand如何读

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at hand是什么意思

  • 释义

    在手边, 在附近, 即将来临;手头;凑手;

  • at hand英英释义

    noun

    the terminal part of the vertebrate forelimb when modified (as in humans) as a grasping organ : the body part at the end of the arm of a human, ape, or monkey She put her hands over her eyes.

    holding a pair of scissors in his hand

    something resembling a hand: such as

    the hands of a clock

    a part serving the function of or resembling a hand: such as

    personal possession—usually used in plural

    The documents fell into the hands of the enemy.

    control, supervision—usually used in plural

    left the matter in her hands

    one of two sides or aspects of an issue or argument

    On the one hand we can appeal for peace, and on the other, declare war.

    side, direction

    soldiers fighting on either hand

    assistance or aid especially involving physical effort

    lend a hand

    participation, interest

    had no hand in the decision

    a round of applause

    Let's give them a big hand.

    skill, ability

    tried her hand at sailing

    an instrumental part

    had a hand in the victory

    a pledge especially of betrothal or bestowal in marriage

    He asked for her hand in marriage.

    the cards or pieces held by a player

    studied her hand

    a single round in a game

    lost the first hand but won the next two

    the force or solidity of one's position (as in negotiations)

    trying to strengthen their hand

    a person employed at manual labor or general tasks

    a ranch hand

    a member of a ship's crew

    All hands on deck!

    a person who performs or executes a particular work

    two portraits by the same hand

    a person skilled in a particular action or pursuit

    a great hand at carpentry

    a specialist or veteran in a usually designated activity or region

    a Latin America hand

    style of execution : workmanship

    the hand of a master

    handiwork, doings

    the hand of vandals

    the feel of or tactile reaction to something (such as silk or leather)

    style of penmanship : handwriting

    wrote in a fancy hand

    signature

    a unit of measure equal to 4 inches (10.2 centimeters) used especially for the height of horses

    a horse that is 15 hands high

    a punch made with a specified hand

    knocked him out with a good right hand

    noun

    the terminal part of the vertebrate forelimb when modified (as in humans) as a grasping organ : the body part at the end of the arm of a human, ape, or monkey She put her hands over her eyes.

    holding a pair of scissors in his hand

    something resembling a hand: such as

    the hands of a clock

    a part serving the function of or resembling a hand: such as

    personal possession—usually used in plural

    The documents fell into the hands of the enemy.

    control, supervision—usually used in plural

    left the matter in her hands

    one of two sides or aspects of an issue or argument

    On the one hand we can appeal for peace, and on the other, declare war.

    side, direction

    soldiers fighting on either hand

    assistance or aid especially involving physical effort

    lend a hand

    participation, interest

    had no hand in the decision

    a round of applause

    Let's give them a big hand.

    skill, ability

    tried her hand at sailing

    an instrumental part

    had a hand in the victory

    a pledge especially of betrothal or bestowal in marriage

    He asked for her hand in marriage.

    the cards or pieces held by a player

    studied her hand

    a single round in a game

    lost the first hand but won the next two

    the force or solidity of one's position (as in negotiations)

    trying to strengthen their hand

    a person employed at manual labor or general tasks

    a ranch hand

    a member of a ship's crew

    All hands on deck!

    a person who performs or executes a particular work

    two portraits by the same hand

    a person skilled in a particular action or pursuit

    a great hand at carpentry

    a specialist or veteran in a usually designated activity or region

    a Latin America hand

    style of execution : workmanship

    the hand of a master

    handiwork, doings

    the hand of vandals

    the feel of or tactile reaction to something (such as silk or leather)

    style of penmanship : handwriting

    wrote in a fancy hand

    signature

    a unit of measure equal to 4 inches (10.2 centimeters) used especially for the height of horses

    a horse that is 15 hands high

    a punch made with a specified hand

    knocked him out with a good right hand

    verb

    transitive verb

    to give, pass, or transmit with the hand

    hand a letter to her

    to present or provide with

    handed him a surprise

    to lead, guide, or assist with the hand

    hand a lady into a bus

    furl

    hand the sail

    obsolete to touch or manage with the handsalso: to deal with

    verb

    transitive verb

    to give, pass, or transmit with the hand

    hand a letter to her

    to present or provide with

    handed him a surprise

    to lead, guide, or assist with the hand

    hand a lady into a bus

    furl

    hand the sail

    obsolete to touch or manage with the handsalso: to deal with

    adverb

    with the hands rather than by machine

    hand stitched

    adverb

    with the hands rather than by machine

    hand stitched

    at hand词源英文解释

    Noun, Verb, and Adverb Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German hant hand

    The first known use of hand was before the 12th century

    at hand儿童词典英英释义

    career1 of 2noun

    course entry 1 sense 1, progress

    full speed or activity

    in full career

    a course of continued progress or activity

    a profession followed as a permanent occupation

    career2 of 2verb

    to go at top speed

    a car careered off the road

    career1 of 2noun

    course entry 1 sense 1, progress

    full speed or activity

    in full career

    a course of continued progress or activity

    a profession followed as a permanent occupation

    career2 of 2verb

    to go at top speed

    a car careered off the road

    throttle1 of 2verb

    to slow or stop the breathing of : choke, strangle

    to reduce the speed of (an engine) by closing the throttle

    throttle2 of 2noun

    a valve controlling the flow of steam or fuel to an engine

    a lever controlling a throttle

    throttle1 of 2verb

    to slow or stop the breathing of : choke, strangle

    to reduce the speed of (an engine) by closing the throttle

    throttle2 of 2noun

    a valve controlling the flow of steam or fuel to an engine

    a lever controlling a throttle

    hand1 of 2noun

    the free end part of the arm or forelimb when used (as in human beings) for handling, grasping, and holding

    any of various bodily parts (as the hind foot of an ape or the pincers of a crab) that are like the hand in structure or function

    something resembling a hand: as

    a pointer on a dial

    a figure of a hand with index finger extended to point something out

    a bunch of bananas

    personal possession : control

    in the hands of the enemy

    side entry 1 sense 2, direction

    fighting on either hand

    a side or point of view in an issue or argument

    on the one hand, we can declare a tie, or on the other hand, keep playing

    a pledge especially of marriage

    asked for her hand

    handwriting sense 2

    skill sense 1, ability

    try one's hand at chess

    assistance or help involving physical effort

    lend a hand

    a part or share in doing something

    take a hand in the work

    a unit of measure equal to 4 inches (about 10.2 centimeters) used especially for the height of horses

    a round of applause

    give him a hand

    the cards or pieces held by a player in a game

    a single round in a game

    one who performs or produces a work

    two portraits by the same hand

    a hired worker

    a member of a ship's crew

    all hands on deck

    one skilled in a particular activity or field

    an old hand at foreign affairs

    workmanship sense 2

    the hand of a master

    hand2 of 2verb

    to guide or assist with the hand

    to give or pass with or as if with the hand

    hand a person a letter

    at hand 例句

    1 This reported there was trouble at hand.

    这说明麻烦即将到来.

    2 Please concentrate on the business at hand and don't drag in irrelevant issues.

    请你集中谈这件事,不要牵扯其他问题.

    3 Extra boiling water should be kept at hand just in case it is needed.

    身边应多准备一些开水,以备不时之需。

    4 Portland’s Evander crossed the ball through multiple defenders — and seemingly Sporting goalkeeper Tim Melia’s hands — to Felipe Mora, who headed it in at the back post.

    5 He had to keep his mind on the business at hand.

    他一定得把心放在生意上.

    6 She put her hands over her eyes.

    7 He always kept the picture of his girlfriend's close at hand.

    他总是把女朋友的相片放在身边。

    8 He lives close at hand.

    他住在附近。

    9 Realizing that his retirement was near at hand, he looked for some additional income.

    意识到自己快要退休了,他想要挣些外快。

    10 He sat quietly with his hands folded in his lap.

    11 Soon school will end and the vacation will be at hand.

    学期快结束了,假期即将到来.

    12 A rocket bomb must have dropped quite near at hand.

    准是附近掉了个火箭弹.

    13 Having the right equipment at hand will be enormously helpful.

    手头上有合适的设备将会帮上大忙。

    14 was happy to hand her grandmother's cookie recipes to the parish ladies to put in their cookbook

    15 These remarks don't have any relationship to the problem at hand; they are incongruous and should be stricken from the record.

    这些话与眼下的问题无关, 它们是不恰当的,应从记录中删除.

    16 Do you need a hand?

    17 These gloves will keep your hands warm.

    18 I haven't my photograph album at hand, but I'll show it to you later.

    我的照像簿不在手边,以后我再拿给你看。

    19 Election day is at hand.

    大选日即将到来。

    20 Here are Crabbe's Tales, and the Idler, at hand to relieve you.

    这里还有克拉卜的《故事集》和《懒汉》, 可以随手拿来消遣.

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    hand in glove heavy hand back of the hand hand-holding hand-wringing force one's hand hand tool hand gel turn one's hand to lay a hand on

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