to cut down
01
砍倒, 伐
to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall
Transitive: to cut down a tree or other plant
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
可分离
小品词
down
基本动词
cut
现在时
cut down
第三人称单数
cuts down
现在分词
cutting down
一般过去时
cut down
过去分词
cut down
例子
The lumberjacks had to cut down the old oak tree to clear space for the new construction project.
伐木工人不得不砍倒那棵老橡树，为新的建设项目腾出空间。
1.1
割, 修剪
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
例子
The gardener had to cut down the tall grass in the backyard to maintain a neat appearance.
园丁不得不割掉后院里高高的草以保持整洁的外观。
02
减少, 削减
to reduce the amount, size, or number of something
Transitive: to cut down size or number of something
例子
In an effort to reduce expenses, the company had to cut down its workforce.
为了减少开支，公司不得不削减员工人数。
03
拦截, 阻挡
(in sports or games) to block a player and stop them from moving forward or making progress
Transitive: to cut down a player
例子
The defender managed to cut down the striker before he could reach the goal.
后卫成功拦截了前锋，阻止他到达球门。
04
砍倒, 伐倒
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
例子
The storm's powerful winds threatened to cut down utility poles lining the street.
风暴的强风威胁要吹倒沿街排列的电线杆。
05
减少，削减
to limit or avoid certain types of food or ingredients for health or dietary reasons
Transitive: to cut down on certain types of food
例子
Concerned about cholesterol levels, she decided to cut down on her intake of fatty foods.
担心胆固醇水平，她决定减少高脂肪食物的摄入。
