By hand
Made by a person and not a machine
手工制作的
- All their toys are made by hand.
他们所有的玩具都是手工制作的。
First hand
To experience something yourself
第一手地；直接地
- Most of the older reporters have experienced war first hand.
大多数年长的记者都亲身经历过战争。
Get your hands dirty
To engage in an important activity that may not be pleasant
染指某事，也指做事要亲历亲为
- But you're not afraid to get your hands dirty anymore, are you?
但你已经不怕对别人下毒手了，是吧？
In the hands of somebody
Being taken care of or controlled by somebody
受某人照料；被某人控制
- The choice between the two lies in the hands of US voters.
在这两人中间做出选择的权利在美国选民手中。
Know like the back of your hand
Very well
精通；对…了如指掌
- I know this area like the back of my hand.
我对这一地区了如指掌。
Second hand
Not from the original source/used object
旧的；二手的（作为名词用时指表的秒针）
- This bike is second hand but it's still in good condition.
这辆自行车是二手货，但车况还不错。
Take your life in your hands
To risk being killed
拿性命去冒险，玩命
- Every time you go parachuting you're taking your life in your hands.
你每次去跳伞都是在拿性命冒险。
Put your hand in your pocket
To spend money or give it to somebody
（为某人或慈善机构）捐钱
- People are more inclined to put their hands in their pockets to help children.
人们更倾向于捐款帮助儿童。
On hand
Present, available
在跟前，在旁边
- A 1,200-strong military force will be on hand to monitor the ceasefire.
将有一支1200人的部队在现场监督停火。
