hingeKK [ˈhɪndʒ] ｜ /ˈhɪndʒ/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
a joint that holds two parts together, allowing one to swing relative to the other
The cabinet door was attached to the frame with a sturdy hinge, allowing it to swing open and closed smoothly.
鉸鏈；合頁
C2verb
to attach or fasten with a hinge
Robert carefully hinged the door to the frame, ensuring it swung open and closed smoothly.
以鉸鏈裝接；裝合頁
C2noun
a crucial circumstance or factor on which the outcome depends
In negotiations, trust is often the hinge upon which the success or failure of a deal rests.