v.(给某物)缝边，镶边
hem的过去分词和过去式

原形：hem第三人称单数：hems复数：hems过去式：hemmed过去分词：hemmed现在分词：hemming

Hem and haw: He was hemming and hawing about the decision, unable to make up his mind.
他对决定犹豫不决，吞吞吐吐。
She took off her shirt and showed a hem that needed mending.
她脱下衬衫，露出需要缝补的衣边。
The tailor adjusted the hem of the dress to fit her perfectly.
裁缝调整了裙子的下摆，使其完美贴合她的身材。
A tear in the fabric required a quick hem to prevent further damage.
布料上的裂口需要迅速缝上边，以防进一步损坏。
The artist had to hem the canvas to prevent it from fraying.
艺术家得给画布加个边，防止它边缘磨损。
The gardener trimmed the rosebush's hem to maintain its shape.
园丁修剪了玫瑰丛的边缘，保持其美观形状。
The book's pages were dog-eared at the bottom, where she habitually marked her place with a hem.
书页的底部被折角，那是她习惯用书签（即折痕）标记阅读位置的地方。
The hem of the carpet was rolled up for easier storage.
地毯的边缘被卷起来以便于存放。
The tailor's shop displayed a variety of fabrics with hems in different colors and patterns.
裁缝店展示着各种颜色和图案的布料，各有不同的边饰。
He lifted the hem of his trouser leg to check if there were any stones caught.
他提起裤腿查看是否有石头卡在里面。