Definition
- C2
To prematurely terminate or abbreviate an ongoing activity or event.
（使）提早結束；（使）縮短（某事）
Their picnic was cut short due to a sudden downpour.
他們的野餐因為突然的大雨而被迫提早結束。
The manager had to cut the presentation short because of an urgent meeting.
經理因為緊急會議不得不縮短了簡報的時間。
She had to cut her trip short due to illness.
她因為生病不得不縮短了旅程。