cut something down

Related to word: cut

Phrasal Verb

Definition (植物)

  1. B2

    to fell a tree or plant by severing it near its base

    砍伐;伐倒

    • After assessing the age of the trees, the experts decided to cut down the diseased ones.

      在评估了这些树的年龄后,专家们决定砍伐掉那些生病的树。

    • To construct the new apartment building, it is necessary to cut down the forest.

      为了建造新的公寓大楼,有必要砍伐这片森林。

    • If you don't want to deal with problems in the summer, it's best to cut down the trees that threaten your home in the winter.

      如果你不想在夏天遇到麻烦,最好在冬天砍掉那些威胁到你家的树。

Definition (减少)

  1. to decrease the quantity, volume, or dimensions of something

    减少;削减;缩小

    • To manage expenses, they decided to cut down the budget.

      为了管理开支,他们决定削减预算。

    • She hopes to cut down on her weight through exercise, so she started cutting down on her calorie intake.

      她希望通过运动来减轻体重,因此开始减少卡路里的摄取。

    • The company plans to cut down production levels to respond to the decrease in market demand.

      公司计划削减生产水平以应对市场需求的下降。