The hilt of a sword, dagger, or knife is its handle.
例句
...the hilt of the small, sharp knife.一把锋利小刀的刀柄
PHRASE
最大限度地;完全地;彻底地
To the hilt and up to the hilt mean to the maximum extent possible or as fully as possible.
例句
The men who wield the power are certainly backing him to the hilt...掌权者肯定在全力支持他。James was overdrawn and mortgaged to the hilt...詹姆斯已经透支到最大额度并把能抵押的都抵押上了。
英汉词典释义
n.
全力( 支持某人等);彻底;到最大程度
I will support you to the hilt on this.在这点上我完全支持你。