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"cut down" in Chinese (Simplified)

减少砍倒

Definition

让某物变小,尤其是减少数量或程度,也指通过砍伐使某物倒下,通常指树木。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常为非正式用语。常用于表示减少某物的数量或频率(如 'cut down on sugar'),也常用于指砍倒树木('cut down a tree')。不要与 'cut back'(削减费用)或 'cut off'(切断供应)混淆。跟 'on' 时,需要加你要减少的对象,如 'cut down on smoking'。

Examples

I need to cut down on sugar.

我需要**减少**糖的摄入。

They cut down the old tree in the park.

他们**砍倒了**公园里的老树。

We should cut down our spending this month.

我们这个月应该**减少**开支。

I'm trying to cut down on how much coffee I drink.

我在努力**减少**喝咖啡的量。

The city plans to cut down several trees for the new road.

城市计划为新路**砍倒**几棵树。

If you want to lose weight, you should cut down on fast food.

如果你想减肥,就应该**少吃**快餐。