cut something down

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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.

      在評估了這些樹的年齡後,專家們決定砍伐掉那些生病的樹。

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

      為了建造新的公寓大樓,有必要砍伐這片森林。

    • 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煩,最好在冬天砍掉那些威脅到你家的樹。

Definition (減少)

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

    減少;削減;縮小

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

      為了管理開支,他們決定削減預算。

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

      她希望通過運動來減輕體重,因此開始減少卡路里的攝取。

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

      公司計劃削減生產水平以應對市場需求的下降。