to curtail
01
削减, 限制
to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size
Transitive: to curtail scope or amount of something
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语法信息
形态构成
简单词
动作动词
规则
现在时
curtail
第三人称单数
curtails
现在分词
curtailing
一般过去时
curtailed
过去分词
curtailed
例子
Rising costs have led many companies to curtail benefits and perks for employees in recent years.
近年来，成本上升导致许多公司削减了员工的福利和津贴。
02
缩短, 削减
to end something sooner than planned
Transitive: to curtail an event or activity
正式
例子
Heavy rain forced organizers to curtail the outdoor concert after only a few performances.
大雨迫使组织者在仅几场表演后就缩短了户外音乐会。
词汇树
curtailment
curtail
