to cut down
[phrase form: cut]
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
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。
Environmentalists protested the decision to cut down a grove of ancient trees for the development of a shopping mall.
环保人士抗议为了开发购物中心而砍伐一片古树林的决定。
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。
Before winter, homeowners often cut down their lawns to prevent long grass from becoming a breeding ground for pests.
在冬天之前，房主经常修剪他们的草坪，以防止长草成为害虫的滋生地。
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。
The government implemented measures to cut down carbon emissions and combat climate change.
政府实施了措施来减少碳排放和应对气候变化。
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。
The opposing team strategically cut down the forward, preventing a potential scoring opportunity.
对方球队战略性地切断了前锋，阻止了一个潜在的得分机会。
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。
The boxer aimed to cut down his opponent with a well-timed punch to the body.
拳击手的目标是通过对身体的一记时机恰当的拳击击倒对手。
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。
The doctor recommended that he cut down on sugary snacks to manage his blood sugar levels.
医生建议他减少含糖零食的摄入以控制血糖水平。
