to cut back
[phrase form: cut]
01
削减, 减少
to decrease something such as size or cost, to make it more efficient, economical, or manageable
Transitive: to cut back on sth
例子
Environmental initiatives aim to encourage people to cut back on energy consumption.
环保倡议旨在鼓励人们减少能源消耗。
02
回溯, 回到过去
to go back in time
Intransitive: to cut back | to cut back to a time
例子
In times of stress, some people may emotionally cut back to earlier, simpler stages of their lives.
在压力时期，一些人可能会在情感上回溯到他们生活中更早、更简单的阶段。
03
减少, 削减
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
例子
Due to environmental concerns, the city decided to cut back on industrial emissions.
出于环境考虑，该市决定减少工业排放。
04
修剪, 剪枝
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
例子
To maintain the hedge 's neat appearance, it 's essential to cut back the overgrown branches regularly.
为了保持树篱整洁的外观，定期修剪过度生长的树枝是必不可少的。
