cut back

Related to word: cut

片語動詞

Definition

  1. B2

    to reduce expenditure, activity, or usage of a particular item or action

    減縮;減少;削減

    • The company decided to cut back on its advertising budget to cope with the economic downturn.

      公司決定削減廣告預算以應對經濟衰退。

    • In order to save money, the household has to cut back on unnecessary expenses.

      為了省錢,這戶人家不得不減少不必要的開支。

    • We need to cut back on our water usage to protect the environment.

      我們需要減少用水以保護環境。