"whittle down" in Chinese (Simplified)
缩减精简
Definition
逐步减少某事的规模、数量或金额，通常是通过逐一去除不必要的部分或做出选择。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
口语为主，常用于列表、选项、成本、问题等精简时。'whittle down the list' 表示逐步缩减名单。强调逐步和选择性减少，不涉及实际削减物品。
Examples
We need to whittle down the list of candidates.
我们需要**缩减**候选人名单。
The school tried to whittle down expenses to save money.
学校尝试**缩减**开支以省钱。
They slowly whittled down the options until only two remained.
他们慢慢**精简了**选项，直到只剩下两个。
We're trying to whittle down our stuff before the move.
我们正在搬家前**精简**东西。
After several rounds of interviews, they've whittled down the applicants to three.
经过几轮面试，他们**缩减到**三位候选人。
My to-do list keeps growing—I really need to whittle it down!
我的待办事项一直增加——我真的得**精简一下**！