伸手

伸手 [shēn shǒu]

1. ■ （伸出手） stretch out one's hand:

伸手拿书 reach out for the book;

他伸手去关灯。 He puts out his hand to turn off the light.

约翰突然一伸手， 拿走了汤姆的帽子。 With a sudden stretch, John took Tom's cap.

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常用词组

1. ■ （向别人要东西） ask for help, etc.:

伸手派 a person who is in the habit of asking the higher level for help;

不要伸手向国家要钱。 Don't ask for finances from the state.