to cut back
[phrase form: cut]
01
削減する, 減らす
to decrease something such as size or cost, to make it more efficient, economical, or manageable
Transitive: to cut back on sth
例
Faced with financial challenges, the company had to cut back on its workforce.
財政的な課題に直面し、会社は従業員を削減せざるを得なかった。
02
戻る, 後戻りする
to go back in time
Intransitive: to cut back | to cut back to a time
例
The documentary skillfully used flashbacks to cut back and explore the historical context of the events being portrayed.
そのドキュメンタリーは巧みにフラッシュバックを使って時間を遡り、描かれた出来事の歴史的背景を探った。
03
削減する, 減らす
to do or consume less of something such as food or activities, usually to improve overall health
Transitive: to cut back on food or activities
例
The doctor advised him to cut back on sugary snacks to improve his overall health.
医師は、全体的な健康を改善するために甘いスナックを減らすように彼に助言しました。
04
剪定する, 切り戻す
to cut off the top parts of a tree, bush, or other plant to either reduce their size or help them grow
Transitive: to cut back a plant
例
The gardener advised cutting back the rose bushes in early spring to stimulate new growth.
庭師は、新たな成長を促すために、早春にバラの茂みを剪定することを勧めました。
