hinge

hinge
noun
  1. a movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes or which connects linked objects
    铰链
    ■(Biology)a natural joint that performs a similar function, for example that of a bivalve shell
    (生)铰合部（如双壳贝的节点）
    ■a central point or principle on which everything depends
    枢纽，关键
    this span can be called the hinge of history.
    这段时间可以称之为历史的转折点。
(hingeing 或 hinging)
  1. [with obj.](一般作 be hinged)attach or join with or as if with a hinge
    用铰链（或像铰链一样）接合
    the ironing board was set into the wall and hinged at the bottom.
    烫衣板底部用铰链固定在墙上。
    [as adj. hinged]a pocket watch with a hinged lid.
    一块带翻盖的怀表。
    ■[no obj., with adverbial of direction](of a door or part of a structure) hang and turn on a hinge
    （门等）靠铰链（或铰合部）转动
    the skull's jaw hinged down.
    颅骨的下颌从铰合部转了下来。
    ■[no obj.](hinge on)depend entirely on
    取决于
    the future of the industry could hinge on the outcome of next month's election.
    该行业的未来取决于下个月的选举结果。
派生
hingeless
adjective
语源
  1. Middle English henge; related to hang
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