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举手

Definition

(verb) Raise hand to request or answer

Examples

有问题请先举手。
Please raise your hand if you have a question.
  • 她一举手,老师就点她回答。

    As soon as she raised her hand, the teacher called on her.

  • 会议上别急着举手,先把想法理清楚。

    Don't rush to raise your hand in the meeting, get your thoughts straight first.

  • 小王在餐厅里举手叫服务员。

    Xiao Wang raised his hand to get the server's attention in the restaurant.

  • 昨晚社区讨论到十点,只有两个人举手反对。

    Last night's neighborhood meeting went until ten, and only two people raised their hands against it.

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