"cut back on" in Chinese (Simplified)
减少削减
Definition
减少某事的数量,尤其是花费、消耗或某种资源的使用。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
在日常和商务英语中常用,特别用于钱、食物或资源(比如“cut back on 支出”、“cut back on 糖”)。属于口语但并非俚语。含义为减少一部分,不是完全停止。有时候与“cut down”不同,后者可能意味着更大幅度的减少。
Examples
I need to cut back on sweets to stay healthy.
我需要**减少**吃糖果以保持健康。
The company will cut back on hiring next year.
公司明年会**削减**招聘。
We have to cut back on our expenses this month.
我们这个月必须**减少**开支。
I'm really trying to cut back on screen time before bed.
我真的在努力**减少**睡前的屏幕时间。
If we don’t cut back on water use, there might be shortages this summer.
如果我们不**减少**用水,今年夏天可能会短缺。
Restaurants are having to cut back on portions to save money.
餐厅为了省钱不得不**减少**分量。