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
Disapproving
Formal
例子
The pandemic has curtailed international travel for most people over the past year.
过去一年，疫情限制了大多数人的国际旅行。
02
缩短, 削减
to end something sooner than planned
Transitive: to curtail an event or activity
Formal例子
Doctors told the injured athlete she would need to curtail her career.
医生告诉受伤的运动员，她需要缩短她的职业生涯。
词汇树
curtailment
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