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| 词汇 | hew to |
| 释义 | Phr V hew to hews, hewing, hewed hew to sth American to follow or be guided by particular rules, beliefs, or principlesOur local newspaper has always hewed to the government line.The present administration hews to an old, narrow view of business and competition. hew to sth AmE to strongly believe in or follow particular ideas, rules, or principles: As a politician, he hewed to a moderate course that didn't upset the majority. It wasn't the idea itself that impressed us, but the determination with which he hewed to it.■ SIMILAR TO: stick to, pursue hew to (something)To adhere to a particular idea or rule. The teacher will deduct points if you don't hew to the guidelines for the project. hew to somethingto conform to a rule or principle. I wish you would hew to the rules a little better. Sarah refuses to hew to the company policies. hew tov. To conform to some law, set of beliefs, or course of action: I hope our children will hew to the traditions of our ancestors. |
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