to cut off
[phrase form: cut]
01
切断, 剪断
to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends
Transitive: to cut off sth
例子
Before assembling the model, he used a hobby knife to cut off the excess plastic from the parts.
在组装模型之前，他用一把爱好刀切掉了零件上多余的塑料。
The sculptor carefully cut off excess clay to shape the figurine according to the design.
雕塑家小心翼翼地切掉多余的粘土，以根据设计塑造小雕像。
02
切除, 截断
to remove a part of the body, tissue, or organ through a surgical intervention
Transitive: to cut off a body part or organ
例子
The dental surgeon had to cut off the decayed tooth to prevent the spread of infection to adjacent teeth.
牙科医生不得不切除腐烂的牙齿，以防止感染扩散到邻近的牙齿。
In cases of extreme frostbite, amputation may be necessary to cut off the frost-damaged extremity.
在极端冻伤的情况下，可能需要截肢以切断冻伤受损的肢体。
03
打断, 中断
to abruptly stop speaking or interrupt someone in the middle of their speech
Transitive: to cut off sb
例子
Sarah was about to reveal the surprise, but I cut her off before she could spoil it.
莎拉正要透露惊喜，但我在她破坏之前打断了她。
The professor cut off the student who was going off-topic during the lecture.
教授打断了在讲座中跑题的学生。
04
切断, 停止
to stop providing a specific resource
Transitive: to cut off a resource
例子
The mayor announced plans to cut off funding for the controversial project.
市长宣布计划切断对有争议项目的资助。
The overdue payments led the utility company to cut off electricity to the delinquent customer.
逾期付款导致公用事业公司切断了拖欠客户的电力供应。
05
切断, 中断
to end a phone call while the other person is still on the line
Transitive: to cut off a phone call
例子
In the middle of discussing plans, Tom 's boss had to cut off the call unexpectedly for an urgent meeting.
在讨论计划的过程中，汤姆的老板因为一个紧急会议不得不意外地挂断了电话。
Due to a poor signal, Amanda had to cut off the call with her colleague in the middle of their conversation.
由于信号不好，阿曼达不得不在与同事的谈话中途挂断电话。
06
停止供应酒水, 拒绝服务
to cease serving alcoholic drinks to an individual
Transitive: to cut off sb
例子
Signs of slurred speech and unsteady movements prompted the bartender to cut off the patron to ensure their safety.
言语含糊和动作不稳的迹象促使酒保切断顾客以确保他们的安全。
The responsible bartender chose to cut off the visibly intoxicated customer, offering water and assistance instead.
负责任的调酒师选择切断明显醉酒的顾客，转而提供水和帮助。
07
切断, 隔离
to become separated or isolated from something or someone, often by an obstacle or barrier
Transitive: to cut off a place or area
例子
The bridge was cut off by the floodwaters.
桥梁被洪水切断了。
The river cut off the village from the rest of the region.
河流将村庄与地区的其他部分切断了。
08
剥夺继承权, 排除在遗嘱之外
to exclude someone from getting one's possessions after death
Transitive: to cut off an heir
例子
In his will, he chose to cut off distant relatives and bequeath his estate to charitable organizations.
在他的遗嘱中，他选择切断远亲关系，并将遗产遗赠给慈善组织。
Facing family disputes, she decided to cut off certain members and distribute her assets to trusted friends.
面对家庭纠纷，她决定切断与某些成员的关系，并将她的资产分配给值得信赖的朋友。
09
切斷, 攔截
to aggressively and dangerously drive one's vehicle in the path of a moving vehicle
Dialect
American
American
Transitive: to cut off a person or vehicle
Informal例子
The impatient driver decided to cut off the car in the next lane, forcing it to brake suddenly.
不耐烦的司机决定切断旁边车道的车，迫使它突然刹车。
He narrowly avoided an accident when a truck unexpectedly cut him off on the highway.
当一辆卡车在高速公路上意外地切断了他的路时，他勉强避免了一场事故。
10
断绝, 切断关系
to end a relationship, particularly a friendly one
Transitive: to cut off a person or a relationship
例子
After a series of betrayals, she decided to cut off ties with her unreliable friend.
在一系列的背叛之后，她决定与不可靠的朋友断绝关系。
The disagreement over business decisions led the partners to cut off their professional relationship.
商业决策上的分歧导致合作伙伴切断了他们的专业关系。
11
剥夺, 切断
to deny someone or something what they need or want
Transitive: to cut off a need or privilege
例子
The strict diet plan required her to cut off certain foods to achieve her health goals.
严格的饮食计划要求她切断某些食物以达到她的健康目标。
In response to the misbehavior, the teacher threatened to cut off recess privileges for the unruly students.
针对不当行为，老师威胁要取消不守规矩学生的课间休息特权。
cut-off
01
切下的, 割断的
physically removed from a larger whole through an act of slicing, severing, or trimming
例子
The cut-off branch lay on the ground beside the tree.
被切断的树枝躺在地上，就在树旁边。
He wore a pair of cut-off jeans in the summer heat.
他在夏日炎热中穿了一条剪短的牛仔裤。
