hilt /hɪlt/ TEM8

• 1. 

  N-COUNT The hilt of a sword, dagger, or knife is its handle. (刀剑或匕首的)柄

• 2. 

  PHRASE To the hilt and up to the hilt mean to the maximum extent possible or as fully as possible. 最大程度地; 尽可能彻底地 [非正式] [usu PHR after v]

  例：

  The men who wield the power are certainly backing him to the hilt.

  那些掌权者当然都在全力支持他。