cut down

Related to word: cut

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to reduce the quantity or usage of something

    降低;減少;削減

    • In order to improve his health, he decided to cut down on smoking.

      為了改善健康,他決定減少抽煙。

    • The company plans to cut down on expenses to cope with the economic crisis.

      公司計劃削減開支以應對經濟危機。

    • To help the environment, we should cut down on the use of plastic.

      為了幫助環境,我們應該減少使用塑膠。