hitch

• 名词，指暂时的困难、问题或障碍，会造成延误或中断。

A noun referring to a temporary difficulty, problem, or obstacle that causes a delay or interruption.

1. Problem or delayB1informal

   A temporary problem or minor difficulty that causes a delay.

   小故障

   • The plan went smoothly without a hitch.
   • There was a slight hitch in the schedule due to bad weather.
   • The wedding ceremony went off without a hitch.

   同义词catchcomplicationdelaydifficultyglitchholdupobstacleproblemsetbacksnag

2. Knot or fasteningB2formal

   A type of knot used to temporarily attach a rope to an object.

   绳结或系缚

   • He tied a hitch around the post to secure the boat.
   • The sailor used a clove hitch to fasten the line.
   • A simple hitch can hold the rope in place.

   同义词fasteningknottethertie

3. B1informal

   An act of getting a free ride from a passing vehicle.

   搭便车

   • He got a hitch to the next town from a friendly driver.
   • She decided to try a hitch to save money on travel.
   • Hitchhiking is illegal in some areas.

   同义词liftride

• 动词，表示把某物固定或系到某处；也指搭便车旅行。

A verb used to indicate the act of fastening or attaching something, or to travel by getting free rides from passing vehicles.

1. Attach or fastenB1formal

   To attach or connect something to another object, often using a rope, hook, or device.

   系上

   • He hitched the trailer to the back of his truck.
   • The farmer hitched the horses to the plow.
   • She hitched her backpack onto the hook by the door.

   同义词attachbindconnectcouplefastenharnesshookjoinlashmoorsecuretethertieyoke

   反义词detachdisconnectloosenunfastenunhitchuntie

2. HitchhikeB1informal

   To travel by getting free rides from passing vehicles, usually by standing at the side of the road and signaling.

   搭便车

   • They decided to hitch across Europe for the summer.
   • He hitched a ride to the nearest town.
   • She hitched from Paris to Berlin in two days.

   同义词hitchhikethumb

3. Get married (informal)B2informal

   To get married, often used in a casual or humorous way.

   结婚（非正式）

   • They got hitched last weekend in a small ceremony.
   • After dating for five years, they finally decided to get hitched.
   • She and her partner are planning to get hitched next spring.

   反义词divorce

短语动词变体hitch up