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Definition of hike in English: hikenoun hʌɪkhaɪk 1A long walk or walking tour. 长途步行，远足 a five-mile hike across rough terrain Example sentencesExamples - Your average Lakeland visitor will at the very least manage a quick hike around Windermere or perhaps a ramble around Grasmere.
- Getting there requires a tough hike, about 11 miles round-trip from the Squaw Flat trailhead, in the Needles section of the park.
- Go on a hike or nature walk in the wilderness two hours from your hometown.
- An Amherst student steps off the elevator in hiking boots showing signs of a recent hike and disappears into rows of cubicles.
- Don't let April showers deter you from getting outside for a walk, hike or bike ride.
- On an inland hike, you'll be crossing extremely jagged limestone terrain - whatever you do, don't trip.
- Elenya simply nodded her head in acknowledgement, and continued her hike across the rocky terrain.
- We made the five-mile hike back to our farm, leaving Rachel with her Mama and Papa to take care of her.
- The Ranch ranks all its hikes by walking speed, so you're bound to find the one that's right for you.
- Find sightseeing tours that include walking tours and hikes through national parks.
- The tour will also feature a short hike and interpretive tour of native prairie plants.
- Are you looking to burn fat with a fast-paced hike on hilly terrain?
- Learn emergency procedures for your pet if you plan to venture out on long hikes or camping trips.
- How about a hike through a mysterious creaking bamboo forest, into the darkness of a lava tube, or to a fern-draped waterfall-fed pool?
- Put on your walking boots and take the two-hour hike through the forest for lunch at San Fruttuoso, a tiny bay along the coast.
- Like Skytop, PEEC offers wonderful nature hikes (including night treks) and the chance to see an operating beaver dam.
- This high-altitude trek offers a dramatic hike up to 18,450-foot Kala Patar for close-up views of Everest.
- In a bid to reduce cases of food poisoning, health officials yesterday warned the public not to eat unfamiliar plants they find during outings and hikes.
- In the National Parks, there's everything from a five minute walk to overnight treks and 10 day hikes.
- There are a number of well-marked trails offering interesting walks ranging from short pleasant strolls to serious full-day hikes.
- There are many mysteries to explore during a hike through the damp, lush rainforest.
- Approach slogs vary from muddy hikes to tailgate-to-tailgate perfection, and the vagaries of road closures change access yearly.
- After a rigorous hike, we walked out on a wooden pier jutting out into the very still lake.
- Tomorrow is supposed to be either a hike, a walk, or a stroll, depending on hangover levels.
- There are notions, of course, of base camps, hikes through the terrain, and rovers for longer-range expeditions from the landing site.
- Some members choose to stick to day hikes, while others will do longer backcountry excursions.
- When you finally end up in Hana you can enjoy excursions to waterfalls as well as great hikes.
- Her invigorating three- and five-mile morning hikes are just right to get the blood flowing.
- Finally, I overcame my former urban aversion to outdoor clubs, and began joining weekend day hikes and bird walks.
- These include a family of 40 sponsored walks which range from 10 km hikes to shorter strolls, suitable for everyone.
- Just in case, she kept her pace a fine degree between a weary trudge and a brisk hike.
- Both men will begin their ascent on Saturday morning, continuing their hike up the mountain on Sunday.
- On the trip we got in some long walks and hikes in between stretches of driving.
- When it came to social activities, Ashley organized hikes or walking trips with friends instead of eating out.
- The operation has allowed him to walk again and to join his wife, Bernice, on hikes with the Rochdale Rovers walking club.
- We did 2-3 hour hikes on uneven hilly terrain for several weekends beforehand as well as shorter walks most working days.
- Free guided hikes, tours and seminars will occur throughout the day at every event site location.
- Both compact and lightweight, the Swift Audubon is comfortable to hold while on a long hike or a short jaunt.
- We decided to trek fast and the hike seemed to take us uphill once more.
- My favorite hike by far is the hike to Chasm Lake at the base of Long's Peak.
Synonyms walk, trek, tramp, trudge, traipse, slog, footslog, plod, march, journey on foot ramble, wander, stroll British informal yomp archaic peregrination, perambulation - 1.1informal A long distance.
〈非正式〉长距离 it's such a hike from Adelaide to Perth 从阿得雷德到佩思是如此之远。
2A sharp increase, especially in price. （尤指价格）急剧提高，猛涨 fears of a hike in interest rates 对利率增加的担心。 Example sentencesExamples - That means the economy has expanded by 2.7%, but it is all due to inflation, and a hike in the cost of goods and services.
- The furious debates over power ‘reforms’ have raged mostly around the massive hikes in tariffs that squeeze millions of small farmers.
- As it is, with last year's fare hikes, the average transit user now pays between $250 and $500 more each year to TransLink.
- The students who are actually facing tuition hikes, however, are left swallowing claims of ‘action’ on their behalf with a grain of salt.
- At this point I believe the Washington Post would favor tax hikes for the sake of tax hikes.
- The project hit a road block soon after the Assembly elections, when the contractor stopped the work, demanding a hike in the project cost.
- After two years of 30 per cent fee hikes, students at SFU are bracing for a 20 to 35 per cent tuition increase this year.
- Government hikes in VAT and excise duties announced in last December's budget added 2% to the overall inflation rate.
- ‘The passage of the resolution showed how unpopular the hikes are,’ he said.
- Even as the varsity officials maintain that the fee hike was inevitable, most students see the hike as monumental.
- Mangat wrote an article against tuition hikes entitled ‘Don't Get Bogged Down’ that appeared on the back page of the newspaper on March 3.
- They forecast an increase of just 0.25% later this year with a hike or hikes of 0.5% to follow next year.
- ‘We have far-reaching issues, such as dealing with the CFS and tuition hikes,’ Bradshaw said.
- Amid this confusion, Madhuri will now have to face a hike in costs depending on the industry she is dealing with.
- Thus, a further hike to 2.5% next March should not be ruled out.
- Drivers and homeowners face insurance premia hikes of between 15% and 30% next month.
- BDA terminated the contract as the contractor failed to meet deadlines, besides demanding a hike in the estimated cost.
- But universities and colleges say that fee hikes were necessary to balance their budgets, maintain services, and protect quality of education.
- The strike's continuation will mean Venezuela's economic collapse and a hike in world oil prices.
- The fee hikes will offset a $9.8 million budget shortfall resulting from a decrease in funding from the provincial government, and rising employee costs.
Synonyms growth, rise, enlargement, expansion, extension, multiplication, elevation, swelling, inflation
verb hʌɪkhaɪk 1no object, with adverbial of direction Walk for a long distance, especially across country. （尤指乡间）长途步行，远足 they hiked across the moors 他们步行几英里穿过沼泽地。 Example sentencesExamples - I also used the Slingshot while roller-blading and hiking.
- Paddling across lakes and hiking over mountain passes, the woodsmen traced Gamut and the girls to an Indian village.
- Other people hiking said they saw whales, though it was too foggy by the time we made it to the end of Bodega Head.
- Stutterheim is a place for both water sports and mountain hiking, within 45 minutes from the beach.
- On my second visit, it had been warm, and I'd gone hiking in my sports bra.
- The resort is centrally located to many wineries and other attractions, such as golf, horseback riding, sport fishing and hiking.
- Fishing, hiking, and horseback riding are also popular, as are raising pets and taking a variety of evening classes.
- There are transition areas where you will change from biking to hiking or hiking to paddling.
- I've been out every weekend this summer hiking the back country carrying twice this weight.
- In addition to weight training and riding motocross, I stay fit by hiking, in-line skating, kayaking and running.
- Mountain hiking makes some demands on the body that you may not be used to - and that can lead to problems for the unprepared.
- La Paz Waterfall Gardens offers visitors the choice of four hiking trails that wind around five waterfalls and through a tropical forest.
- Home to the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala, the park offers hiking and horseback riding trails and sweeping views.
- Activities as diverse as gymnastics, football, hiking, and skateboarding provide plenty of opportunities.
- Get a final taste of Coeur d' Alene Lake's winter wonders by hiking the Mineral Ridge Trail.
- She not only relished traveling, but also enjoyed vigorous, even dangerous, hiking expeditions.
- Spend at least a half-day each weekend on family activities, such as ice skating, in-line skating, hiking, swimming, or skiing.
- You can also prepare for your favorite summer activities, from hiking to water-skiing.
- Both couples began to hike retracing the path that the van had traveled.
- Though she could still climb, and even ice climb, hiking became an ordeal.
Synonyms walk, go on foot, trek, tramp, trudge, traipse, slog, footslog, plod, march ramble, wander, stroll informal hoof it, leg it, take Shanks's pony British informal yomp, trog rare peregrinate, perambulate 2with object Pull or lift up (something, especially clothing) 拉起，提起（尤指衣物） Roy hiked up his trousers to reveal his socks 罗伊拉起裤子露出袜子。 Example sentencesExamples - Sonia quickly shouldered the enormous trunk and climbed up to the deck, hiking her skirts and petticoats out of the way.
- Her skirt was hiked up so far most of her underwear was visible, and her shirt was half torn.
- Molly willingly went through the rigors of balancing books on her head, snagging her hair on curlers and hiking her skirts above the knee.
- She stepped off the sidewalk and swung one leg over his motorcycle, hiking her dress up high enough to sit comfortably.
- I could just tell her skirt was hiked up a little too far.
- Dale had noticed that as she'd begun talking she'd hiked her skirt up a little.
- She is very slim, just leaving behind her gawkiness, and she begins to hike her skirt up in front of the mirror.
- He wears a woollen polo shirt and neatly pressed suit trousers hiked up to his stomach.
- ‘I am always ready,’ she hiked up her skirt and followed him through the shallow water.
- Paula's dress was hiked up and Brandon had his hands all over her shapely thighs.
- Her skirt was hiked up and her face was crimson from annoyance.
- Swinging her leg off the black, leather seat, she meekly pulled down her skirt which had hiked up to her upper thighs.
- He snatched the book, hiked up his black robes, and ran.
- Why, my skirt was hiked up two or three inches, exposing most of my thighs.
- Her flowing skirt was hiked up in back with just a hint of a bustle.
- She sat down and hiked her skirt up so she could see the wound more clearly.
- He took a note that her kilt was hiked up quite high.
- She hiked up her skirt and put her thumbs into her panty hose, yanked and squirmed.
- Taking a deep breath, she hiked up her dress and started climbing.
- She was glad to be wearing something else; the nightgown was embarrassingly short and was hiked up even higher now that she was on the horse.
Synonyms hitch up, pull up, jerk up, lift, raise, hoist informal yank up - 2.1 Increase (something, especially a price) sharply.
急剧提高（或增加）（尤指价格） the government hiked up the price of milk by 40 per cent 政府把牛奶价格提高了40%。 Example sentencesExamples - The concern is that rising labor costs could trigger a new round of price pressures, and the Fed could be forced to start hiking rates early next year.
- Some companies have hiked pay rates by more than 25% this year.
- As long as ticket prices are not hiked up to support a ridiculous pay structure of players then I am happy.
- Actually, last year I did a little story on roses for Valentines' Day and found out that the price is hiked right up around that time.
- It boiled down to a remarkably simple scheme: To qualify for more outlier payments, Tenet hiked its prices.
- But right now, as companies hike prices judiciously, most economists are confident that inflation is still under control.
- Tax increases hiked the prices of tobacco and some luxury goods.
- Conversely, not enough oil on the global market hikes the price up for consumers.
- Maybe investors have been selling their gardener's kidneys and the powerful have hiked the price of Soylent Green through the roof.
- Getting anything in would be extremely difficult and prices would be hiked up accordingly.
- With the expectations of Bank of England hiking rates next week the sterling will see some weakening.
- So while hiking the cover price may increase subscription revenue, it may well do so to the overall financial detriment of the paper.
- Noncompetitive cablers hiked rates 5.8% during the same period.
- Several newspapers and radio stations have vowed to act as watchdogs and shame businesses caught hiking their prices.
- He suggests that the way to increase profits is by increasing the volume of goods sold not by hiking the price.
- Yet trying to hike the minimum wage always sparks a monumental battle in Washington.
- Zimbabwe shop owners in turn regularly hike their prices beyond the reach of locals, because of the growing demand from Zambia.
- ‘So we thought the fitting response would be to hike the climbing fee,’ an official at the Nepalese Tourism Ministry said.
- Many investment managers shied away from bonds early in the year, convinced that yields would rise as the Fed hiked short-term rates.
- The company just hiked projected full-year sales to 47,000 units - a number that makes Prius look less like a curiosity.
Synonyms increase, raise, up, put up, mark up, push up, make higher, inflate informal jack up, bump up dated advance
Phrasesinformal usually in imperativeGo away (used as an expression of irritation or annoyance). 〈非正式，主美〉走开（用于表示愤怒或恼火） Example sentencesExamples - After years of mostly losing seasons with the Lions, the fun vanished from the game when Barry took a hike.
- But if she doesn't like him at all, why not tell him to take a hike?
- Okay, well why don't you call them and tell them to take a hike, and I'm going to go back to bed.
- I wanna tell her to take a hike, Jack, like that guy told my dad when we went to Canada that one summer.
- And while the sweet sensation takes a hike, the tongue remains as sensitive as always to salty and sour tastes.
- The biggest danger is that big-city owners may say, we're taking a hike and the NHL as an entity just collapses.
- ‘I called once for registration and they told me to take a hike,’ she recalls.
- We'll look at a report that says the Baby Boom generation could save America's job market by taking a hike.
- What are we waiting for to tell the bankers to take a hike and become financially autonomous?
- At the end of its first season, Carmel had a salary dispute with Señor Arnaz and took a hike - or at least, that was the official story.
OriginEarly 19th century (originally dialect, as a verb): of unknown origin. Rhymesalike, bike, haik, like, mic, mike, mislike, pike, psych, psyche, shrike, spike, strike, trike, tyke, Van Dyck, vandyke Definition of hike in US English: hikenounhaɪkhīk 1A long walk, especially in the country or wilderness. Example sentencesExamples - Are you looking to burn fat with a fast-paced hike on hilly terrain?
- Just in case, she kept her pace a fine degree between a weary trudge and a brisk hike.
- Both men will begin their ascent on Saturday morning, continuing their hike up the mountain on Sunday.
- When you finally end up in Hana you can enjoy excursions to waterfalls as well as great hikes.
- The operation has allowed him to walk again and to join his wife, Bernice, on hikes with the Rochdale Rovers walking club.
- This high-altitude trek offers a dramatic hike up to 18,450-foot Kala Patar for close-up views of Everest.
- Tomorrow is supposed to be either a hike, a walk, or a stroll, depending on hangover levels.
- The Ranch ranks all its hikes by walking speed, so you're bound to find the one that's right for you.
- In the National Parks, there's everything from a five minute walk to overnight treks and 10 day hikes.
- On an inland hike, you'll be crossing extremely jagged limestone terrain - whatever you do, don't trip.
- Go on a hike or nature walk in the wilderness two hours from your hometown.
- Your average Lakeland visitor will at the very least manage a quick hike around Windermere or perhaps a ramble around Grasmere.
- Getting there requires a tough hike, about 11 miles round-trip from the Squaw Flat trailhead, in the Needles section of the park.
- Some members choose to stick to day hikes, while others will do longer backcountry excursions.
- Learn emergency procedures for your pet if you plan to venture out on long hikes or camping trips.
- An Amherst student steps off the elevator in hiking boots showing signs of a recent hike and disappears into rows of cubicles.
- We did 2-3 hour hikes on uneven hilly terrain for several weekends beforehand as well as shorter walks most working days.
- After a rigorous hike, we walked out on a wooden pier jutting out into the very still lake.
- Finally, I overcame my former urban aversion to outdoor clubs, and began joining weekend day hikes and bird walks.
- There are notions, of course, of base camps, hikes through the terrain, and rovers for longer-range expeditions from the landing site.
- These include a family of 40 sponsored walks which range from 10 km hikes to shorter strolls, suitable for everyone.
- There are a number of well-marked trails offering interesting walks ranging from short pleasant strolls to serious full-day hikes.
- Elenya simply nodded her head in acknowledgement, and continued her hike across the rocky terrain.
- Free guided hikes, tours and seminars will occur throughout the day at every event site location.
- Don't let April showers deter you from getting outside for a walk, hike or bike ride.
- On the trip we got in some long walks and hikes in between stretches of driving.
- We decided to trek fast and the hike seemed to take us uphill once more.
- Both compact and lightweight, the Swift Audubon is comfortable to hold while on a long hike or a short jaunt.
- There are many mysteries to explore during a hike through the damp, lush rainforest.
- When it came to social activities, Ashley organized hikes or walking trips with friends instead of eating out.
- Her invigorating three- and five-mile morning hikes are just right to get the blood flowing.
- My favorite hike by far is the hike to Chasm Lake at the base of Long's Peak.
- How about a hike through a mysterious creaking bamboo forest, into the darkness of a lava tube, or to a fern-draped waterfall-fed pool?
- The tour will also feature a short hike and interpretive tour of native prairie plants.
- Like Skytop, PEEC offers wonderful nature hikes (including night treks) and the chance to see an operating beaver dam.
- Find sightseeing tours that include walking tours and hikes through national parks.
- Approach slogs vary from muddy hikes to tailgate-to-tailgate perfection, and the vagaries of road closures change access yearly.
- We made the five-mile hike back to our farm, leaving Rachel with her Mama and Papa to take care of her.
- In a bid to reduce cases of food poisoning, health officials yesterday warned the public not to eat unfamiliar plants they find during outings and hikes.
- Put on your walking boots and take the two-hour hike through the forest for lunch at San Fruttuoso, a tiny bay along the coast.
Synonyms walk, trek, tramp, trudge, traipse, slog, footslog, plod, march, journey on foot - 1.1informal A long distance.
〈非正式〉长距离
2A sharp increase, especially in price. （尤指价格）急剧提高，猛涨 fears of a hike in interest rates 对利率增加的担心。 Example sentencesExamples - Government hikes in VAT and excise duties announced in last December's budget added 2% to the overall inflation rate.
- ‘The passage of the resolution showed how unpopular the hikes are,’ he said.
- The fee hikes will offset a $9.8 million budget shortfall resulting from a decrease in funding from the provincial government, and rising employee costs.
- That means the economy has expanded by 2.7%, but it is all due to inflation, and a hike in the cost of goods and services.
- But universities and colleges say that fee hikes were necessary to balance their budgets, maintain services, and protect quality of education.
- ‘We have far-reaching issues, such as dealing with the CFS and tuition hikes,’ Bradshaw said.
- Amid this confusion, Madhuri will now have to face a hike in costs depending on the industry she is dealing with.
- The project hit a road block soon after the Assembly elections, when the contractor stopped the work, demanding a hike in the project cost.
- Even as the varsity officials maintain that the fee hike was inevitable, most students see the hike as monumental.
- The strike's continuation will mean Venezuela's economic collapse and a hike in world oil prices.
- At this point I believe the Washington Post would favor tax hikes for the sake of tax hikes.
- BDA terminated the contract as the contractor failed to meet deadlines, besides demanding a hike in the estimated cost.
- They forecast an increase of just 0.25% later this year with a hike or hikes of 0.5% to follow next year.
- Drivers and homeowners face insurance premia hikes of between 15% and 30% next month.
- The students who are actually facing tuition hikes, however, are left swallowing claims of ‘action’ on their behalf with a grain of salt.
- Thus, a further hike to 2.5% next March should not be ruled out.
- The furious debates over power ‘reforms’ have raged mostly around the massive hikes in tariffs that squeeze millions of small farmers.
- Mangat wrote an article against tuition hikes entitled ‘Don't Get Bogged Down’ that appeared on the back page of the newspaper on March 3.
- After two years of 30 per cent fee hikes, students at SFU are bracing for a 20 to 35 per cent tuition increase this year.
- As it is, with last year's fare hikes, the average transit user now pays between $250 and $500 more each year to TransLink.
Synonyms growth, rise, enlargement, expansion, extension, multiplication, elevation, swelling, inflation 3American Football
A snap. he takes the hike, drops back, and fakes to his right
verbhaɪkhīk 1no object, with adverbial of direction Walk for a long distance, especially across country or in the woods. （尤指乡间）长途步行，远足 we planned to hike another mile up a steep trail Example sentencesExamples - Fishing, hiking, and horseback riding are also popular, as are raising pets and taking a variety of evening classes.
- La Paz Waterfall Gardens offers visitors the choice of four hiking trails that wind around five waterfalls and through a tropical forest.
- On my second visit, it had been warm, and I'd gone hiking in my sports bra.
- Activities as diverse as gymnastics, football, hiking, and skateboarding provide plenty of opportunities.
- You can also prepare for your favorite summer activities, from hiking to water-skiing.
- Other people hiking said they saw whales, though it was too foggy by the time we made it to the end of Bodega Head.
- The resort is centrally located to many wineries and other attractions, such as golf, horseback riding, sport fishing and hiking.
- She not only relished traveling, but also enjoyed vigorous, even dangerous, hiking expeditions.
- Home to the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala, the park offers hiking and horseback riding trails and sweeping views.
- Paddling across lakes and hiking over mountain passes, the woodsmen traced Gamut and the girls to an Indian village.
- Stutterheim is a place for both water sports and mountain hiking, within 45 minutes from the beach.
- There are transition areas where you will change from biking to hiking or hiking to paddling.
- Though she could still climb, and even ice climb, hiking became an ordeal.
- Spend at least a half-day each weekend on family activities, such as ice skating, in-line skating, hiking, swimming, or skiing.
- I also used the Slingshot while roller-blading and hiking.
- Get a final taste of Coeur d' Alene Lake's winter wonders by hiking the Mineral Ridge Trail.
- I've been out every weekend this summer hiking the back country carrying twice this weight.
- Both couples began to hike retracing the path that the van had traveled.
- In addition to weight training and riding motocross, I stay fit by hiking, in-line skating, kayaking and running.
- Mountain hiking makes some demands on the body that you may not be used to - and that can lead to problems for the unprepared.
Synonyms walk, go on foot, trek, tramp, trudge, traipse, slog, footslog, plod, march 2with object Pull or lift up (something, especially clothing) 拉起，提起（尤指衣物） he hiked up his sweatpants and marched to the door Example sentencesExamples - She sat down and hiked her skirt up so she could see the wound more clearly.
- Her skirt was hiked up so far most of her underwear was visible, and her shirt was half torn.
- She stepped off the sidewalk and swung one leg over his motorcycle, hiking her dress up high enough to sit comfortably.
- I could just tell her skirt was hiked up a little too far.
- He snatched the book, hiked up his black robes, and ran.
- Swinging her leg off the black, leather seat, she meekly pulled down her skirt which had hiked up to her upper thighs.
- She was glad to be wearing something else; the nightgown was embarrassingly short and was hiked up even higher now that she was on the horse.
- Her flowing skirt was hiked up in back with just a hint of a bustle.
- Taking a deep breath, she hiked up her dress and started climbing.
- Sonia quickly shouldered the enormous trunk and climbed up to the deck, hiking her skirts and petticoats out of the way.
- Molly willingly went through the rigors of balancing books on her head, snagging her hair on curlers and hiking her skirts above the knee.
- She hiked up her skirt and put her thumbs into her panty hose, yanked and squirmed.
- Why, my skirt was hiked up two or three inches, exposing most of my thighs.
- He took a note that her kilt was hiked up quite high.
- ‘I am always ready,’ she hiked up her skirt and followed him through the shallow water.
- Her skirt was hiked up and her face was crimson from annoyance.
- Paula's dress was hiked up and Brandon had his hands all over her shapely thighs.
- Dale had noticed that as she'd begun talking she'd hiked her skirt up a little.
- She is very slim, just leaving behind her gawkiness, and she begins to hike her skirt up in front of the mirror.
- He wears a woollen polo shirt and neatly pressed suit trousers hiked up to his stomach.
Synonyms hitch up, pull up, jerk up, lift, raise, hoist - 2.1 Increase (something, especially a price) sharply.
急剧提高（或增加）（尤指价格） some of the local merchants hiked the price of goods Example sentencesExamples - Zimbabwe shop owners in turn regularly hike their prices beyond the reach of locals, because of the growing demand from Zambia.
- He suggests that the way to increase profits is by increasing the volume of goods sold not by hiking the price.
- Noncompetitive cablers hiked rates 5.8% during the same period.
- Actually, last year I did a little story on roses for Valentines' Day and found out that the price is hiked right up around that time.
- Conversely, not enough oil on the global market hikes the price up for consumers.
- Yet trying to hike the minimum wage always sparks a monumental battle in Washington.
- Some companies have hiked pay rates by more than 25% this year.
- Several newspapers and radio stations have vowed to act as watchdogs and shame businesses caught hiking their prices.
- The company just hiked projected full-year sales to 47,000 units - a number that makes Prius look less like a curiosity.
- ‘So we thought the fitting response would be to hike the climbing fee,’ an official at the Nepalese Tourism Ministry said.
- The concern is that rising labor costs could trigger a new round of price pressures, and the Fed could be forced to start hiking rates early next year.
- Tax increases hiked the prices of tobacco and some luxury goods.
- It boiled down to a remarkably simple scheme: To qualify for more outlier payments, Tenet hiked its prices.
- Maybe investors have been selling their gardener's kidneys and the powerful have hiked the price of Soylent Green through the roof.
- As long as ticket prices are not hiked up to support a ridiculous pay structure of players then I am happy.
- With the expectations of Bank of England hiking rates next week the sterling will see some weakening.
- Getting anything in would be extremely difficult and prices would be hiked up accordingly.
- But right now, as companies hike prices judiciously, most economists are confident that inflation is still under control.
- Many investment managers shied away from bonds early in the year, convinced that yields would rise as the Fed hiked short-term rates.
- So while hiking the cover price may increase subscription revenue, it may well do so to the overall financial detriment of the paper.
Synonyms increase, raise, up, put up, mark up, push up, make higher, inflate
3American Football
Snap (a football). Example sentencesExamples - We, in effect, treated them as footballs and hiked, and passed and went out for catches in the office.
- Once the ball was hiked all that I could make of the game was lots of running and mud-slinging.
Phrasesinformal usually in imperativeGo away (used as an expression of irritation or annoyance). 〈非正式，主美〉走开（用于表示愤怒或恼火） Example sentencesExamples - We'll look at a report that says the Baby Boom generation could save America's job market by taking a hike.
- What are we waiting for to tell the bankers to take a hike and become financially autonomous?
- ‘I called once for registration and they told me to take a hike,’ she recalls.
- After years of mostly losing seasons with the Lions, the fun vanished from the game when Barry took a hike.
- The biggest danger is that big-city owners may say, we're taking a hike and the NHL as an entity just collapses.
- At the end of its first season, Carmel had a salary dispute with Señor Arnaz and took a hike - or at least, that was the official story.
- Okay, well why don't you call them and tell them to take a hike, and I'm going to go back to bed.
- I wanna tell her to take a hike, Jack, like that guy told my dad when we went to Canada that one summer.
- And while the sweet sensation takes a hike, the tongue remains as sensitive as always to salty and sour tastes.
- But if she doesn't like him at all, why not tell him to take a hike?
OriginEarly 19th century (originally dialect, as a verb): of unknown origin. |