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hem

英/hˈɛm/
美/ˈhɛm/
01n.

边缘, 折边, 哼声

the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down; the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.

02v.

缝边, 包围, 关闭

fold over and sew together to provide with a hem; utter `hem' or `ahem'

03v.

做折边, 发哼声

fold over and sew together to provide with a hem; utter `hem' or `ahem'

04interj.

哼