The Open Dictionary

cut something off

Related to word: cut

片语动词

Definition (移除)

  1. A2

    to detach a portion of something to reduce its size or length using a sharp instrument, such as a knife

    剪掉；切掉

    • He cut off the excess part of the wood with a knife to facilitate processing.

      他用刀切掉木头多余的部分以便于加工。

    • The chef carefully cut off the root ends of the vegetables.

      厨师仔细地切掉了蔬菜的根部。

    • During the restoration of the artwork, they had to cut off some damaged parts.

      在修复艺术品时，他们不得不切掉一些损坏的部分。

Definition (停止)

  1. B2

    to discontinue the provision of something such as electricity or supplies

    停止提供（如电力、物资等）

    • The supplier cut off our electricity supply due to non-payment.

      供应商因未付款而切断了我们的电力供应。

    • The government cut off certain public services due to a shortage of resources.

      由于资源短缺，政府停止了某些公共服务。

    • Severe weather cut off the supply of goods to remote areas.

      恶劣天气切断了偏远地区的物资供应。