伸手 shēnshǒu verb ① (伸出手) stretch out one’s hand ▸ 你伸手能够到那本书吗? Can you reach for the book? → 伸手不见五指② (要求钱物等) ask for handouts ▸ 不要一有困难就伸手向国家要钱。 Don’t be asking for assistance from the state as soon as you run into difficulties. ③ (干预) meddle in ▸ 你的手伸得太长了吧。 You’re too greedy. |