to cut down
[phrase form: cut]
01
베어 넘어뜨리다, 자르다
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
Transitive: to cut down a tree or other plant
예시들
The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project.
벌목꾼들은 새로운 건설 프로젝트를 위해 공간을 확보하기 위해 오래된 참나무를 베어야 했다.
Environmentalists protested the decision to cut down a grove of ancient trees for the development of a shopping mall.
환경운동가들은 쇼핑몰 개발을 위해 고대 나무 숲을 베어 넘기는 결정에 항의했다.
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자르다, 깎다
to use a blade or mower to trim or reduce the height of something, typically plants, grass, or vegetation
Transitive: to cut down grass or vegetation
예시들
The gardener had to cut down the tall grass in the backyard to maintain a neat appearance.
정원사는 깔끔한 외관을 유지하기 위해 뒷마당의 키 큰 잔디를 베어야 했습니다.
Before winter, homeowners often cut down their lawns to prevent long grass from becoming a breeding ground for pests.
겨울 전에, 집주인들은 종종 긴 풀이 해충의 번식지가 되는 것을 방지하기 위해 잔디를 자릅니다.
02
줄이다, 감소시키다
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
Transitive: to cut down size or number of something
예시들
In an effort to reduce expenses, the company had to cut down its workforce.
비용을 줄이기 위해 회사는 직원 수를 줄여야 했다.
The government implemented measures to cut down carbon emissions and combat climate change.
정부는 탄소 배출을 줄이고 기후 변화와 싸우기 위한 조치를 시행했습니다.
03
차단하다, 막다
(in sports or games) to block a player and stop them from moving forward or making progress
Transitive: to cut down a player
예시들
The defender managed to cut down the striker before he could reach the goal.
수비수가 공격수가 골에 도달하기 전에 차단하는 데 성공했습니다.
The opposing team strategically cut down the forward, preventing a potential scoring opportunity.
상대 팀은 전략적으로 공격수를 차단하여 잠재적인 득점 기회를 막았습니다.
04
베어 넘어뜨리다, 자르다
to cause something to fall by delivering a forceful blow, typically with the intent of bringing it to the ground
Transitive: to cut down sb/sth
예시들
The storm 's powerful winds threatened to cut down utility poles lining the street.
폭풍의 강한 바람이 길가에 줄지어 있는 전봇대를 넘어뜨릴 위협을 가했습니다.
The boxer aimed to cut down his opponent with a well-timed punch to the body.
복서는 잘 맞춘 신체 펀치로 상대를 쓰러뜨리려 했다.
05
줄이다, 감소시키다
to limit or avoid certain types of food or ingredients for health or dietary reasons
Transitive: to cut down on certain types of food
예시들
Concerned about cholesterol levels, she decided to cut down on her intake of fatty foods.
콜레스테롤 수치가 걱정되어, 그녀는 지방이 많은 음식 섭취를 줄이기로 결정했습니다.
The doctor recommended that he cut down on sugary snacks to manage his blood sugar levels.
의사는 혈당 수치를 관리하기 위해 단 간식을 줄일 것을 권장했습니다.
