Definition
To do something poorly or inadequately in order to save time or money, often resulting in a substandard outcome.
剪工减料（做事）
The company cut corners in its manufacturing process to reduce costs.
這間公司為了降低成本而在製造過程中偷工減料。
He decided to cut corners on the report in order to meet the deadline.
他為了趕在截止日期前完成報告，決定偷工減料。
In this situation, we must not cut corners to save money.
在這種情況下，我們絕不能為了省錢而偷工減料。