to cut up
[phrase form: cut]
01
切, 切碎
to slice something into smaller parts
Transitive: to cut up sth
例子
The chef skillfully cut up the vegetables for the stir-fry, ensuring they were uniform in size.
厨师熟练地切碎了蔬菜用于炒菜，确保它们大小均匀。
The sculptor used a chisel to cut up the block of marble into a beautiful statue.
雕塑家用凿子将大理石块切割成一座美丽的雕像。
02
摧毁, 破坏
to cause significant harm to someone or something
Transitive: to cut up sth
例子
The hurricane cut up the coastal town, leaving destruction in its wake.
飓风摧毁了沿海小镇，所过之处一片狼藉。
The machine malfunctioned and started to cut up the documents before they could be properly reviewed.
机器发生故障，开始在文件被适当审查之前切碎它们。
03
剪裁, 编辑
to significantly edit something such as a document, paper, etc.
Transitive: to cut up a document or passage
例子
After receiving feedback from beta readers, the author decided to cut up the manuscript to address plot inconsistencies.
在收到测试读者的反馈后，作者决定大幅修改手稿以解决情节不一致的问题。
The editor suggested cutting up the lengthy introduction to improve the pacing of the novel.
编辑建议删减冗长的引言以改善小说的节奏。
04
分割, 切开
to divide something into clear and separate parts or categories
Transitive: to cut up sth into parts or categories
例子
In the storage room, they decided to cut up the items into different sections based on their use.
在储藏室里，他们决定根据用途将物品分割成不同的部分。
The researcher had to cut up the data into distinct categories for a more detailed analysis.
研究人员不得不将数据分割成不同的类别以进行更详细的分析。
05
严厉批评, 用言语抨击
to express strong disapproval in a harsh and critical way
Transitive: to cut up a person or their work
例子
After the controversial decision, the politician was cut up by the media for his perceived lack of transparency.
在有争议的决定之后，这位政治家因其被认为缺乏透明度而受到媒体的猛烈抨击。
The film was cut up by critics for its poor plot and lackluster performances.
这部电影因其糟糕的情节和乏味的表演而被评论家猛烈抨击。
06
选择, 筛选
to choose a specific group of horses for a race
Transitive: to cut up sth
例子
The organizers decided to cut up the field for the prestigious race, selecting only the top thoroughbreds.
组织者决定为这场 prestigious 的比赛精选场地，只选择 top 纯种马。
For the local derby, they will cut up the participating horses based on their recent performances.
对于当地的德比比赛，他们将根据最近的表现挑选参赛马匹。
07
切線, 突然插到前面
to suddenly drive one's vehicle in front of another moving vehicle in a dangerous manner
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to cut up a moving vehicle
例子
The aggressive driver cut up the car behind without using a turn signal, causing a near collision.
激进的司机没有使用转向灯就切了后面的车，导致差点发生碰撞。
She was startled when a motorcyclist suddenly cut up her car on the highway, narrowly avoiding an accident.
当一名摩托车手在高速公路上突然超车到她车前时，她吓了一跳，险些发生事故。
08
使伤心, 撕碎
to cause emotional distress
Transitive: to cut up sb
例子
The heartbreaking news about the accident really cut up the entire community.
关于事故的令人心碎的消息真的伤透了整个社区的心。
His insensitive comments during the meeting cut up his colleagues, leaving them feeling hurt and offended.
他在会议中 insensitive 的评论伤害了他的同事，让他们感到受伤和被冒犯。
09
闹着玩, 开玩笑
to playfully and energetically behave in a noisy and silly manner, particularly to make someone laugh
Dialect
American
AmericanIntransitive
例子
At the office party, John always knows how to cut up and create a lively atmosphere with his jokes and playful behavior.
在办公室聚会上，约翰总是知道如何搞笑，并用他的笑话和顽皮的行为营造出活跃的气氛。
The comedian continued to cut up on stage, keeping the audience in stitches with his hilarious improvisation.
喜剧演员继续在舞台上搞笑，用他令人捧腹的即兴表演让观众笑个不停。
10
变得不平整, 受损
(of a particular sports field) to get uneven or disturbed, usually because of frequent use or bad weather
DialectBritish
BritishIntransitive
例子
After heavy rain, the sports field began to cut up, making it challenging for the soccer players to maintain control of the ball.
大雨过后，运动场开始变得不平，使得足球运动员难以控制球。
The horse racing track cut up significantly during the rainy season, affecting the performance of the horses.
赛马场在雨季期间损坏严重，影响了马匹的表现。
