cut
名詞
定義 cut 名詞
injury(傷害)
- B1Countable(可數名詞)
An injury resulting from the skin being penetrated by a sharp object.
傷口；切口；劃痕
A profound cut that required stitches.
一道需要縫合的深切口。
He sustained a cut on his arm when he fell.
他跌倒時手臂上留下了一道傷口。
She bandaged the small cut on her finger.
她包紮了手指上的小傷口。
meat(肉類)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A portion of meat that has been removed from a specific part of an animal.
從動物身上切下的一塊肉
This steak is a prime cut of sirloin.
這塊牛排是上等的沙朗部位。
She bought a cut of pork shoulder.
她買了一塊豬肩肉。
We need to choose the right cut of meat for the barbecue.
我們需要為燒烤選擇合適的肉塊。
style(風格)
- Singular(單數)
The specific shape or style in which something is fashioned, especially clothing.
剪裁；款式；造型
The cut of this dress flatters her figure.
這件洋裝的剪裁很襯她的身材。
He doesn't like the cut of this jacket.
他不喜歡這件夾克的剪裁。
The cut of this shirt is very classic.
這件襯衫的剪裁非常經典。
share(份額)
- Singular(單數)informal(非正式)
An individual's portion or share, typically of money.
（通常指金錢的）份額
Everyone deserves their cut of the profits.
每個人都應該得到他們的那份利潤。
They promised him a cut of the deal.
他們承諾給他這筆交易的一部分。
She demanded a cut from the sales.
她要求從銷售中分一杯羹。
reduction(減少)
- C1Countable(可數名詞)
A decrease in the amount, number, or rate of something.
削減；減少；縮減；降低
A major cut in the budget led to project delays.
預算的大幅削減導致了項目延遲。
They announced a cut in employee benefits.
他們宣布削減員工福利。
They plan to implement a cut in administrative costs to improve efficiency.
他們計劃實施行政費用削減以提高效率。
removal(移除)
- Countable(可數名詞)
The act of removing a portion from a text, film, or other work.
刪減；刪節（部分）
The studio requested a cut of the more violent scenes in the film.
工作室要求剪掉電影中一些較為暴力的場景。
The editor made some cuts to shorten the length of the book.
編輯做了一些刪減以縮短書的長度。
There are some cuts in this version to meet broadcast standards.
這個版本有一些剪輯以符合廣播標準。
passage(通道)
A channel or passage made through a hill or raised ground for a road, railway, or canal.
（為道路、鐵路或運河在山中開闢的）通道；溝渠；鐵路路塹
The railway cut through the mountains, shortening the journey.
鐵路穿過山脈，縮短了旅程。
The new highway cut significantly reduced commute times.
新的高速公路通道大大縮短了通勤時間。
The canal cut allowed ships to navigate through the area more easily.
運河通道使船隻更容易在該地區航行。
片語 cut 名詞
- cuts
Reductions in government or public institution expenditure.
削減公共開支
• The government announced major cuts in healthcare spending.
政府宣布了在醫療保健支出方面的重大削減。
動詞
定義 cut 動詞
divide(分割)
- A2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To use a sharp tool, like a knife, to divide or reduce the size of something by breaking its surface.
（尤指用刀）切，割，砍，剪，削，劃
Please cut this apple in half for me.
請幫我把這個蘋果切成兩半。
Be careful not to cut yourself with the knife.
小心不要被刀子割傷。
She cut the fabric into the shape of the dress.
她把布料剪成連衣裙的形狀。
reduce(減少)
- B2Transitive(及物動詞)
To diminish or lessen the size, amount, or extent of something.
減少；縮短；降低；削減
They need to cut spending to balance the budget.
他們需要削減開支以平衡預算。
The company decided to cut the employees' salaries.
公司決定削減員工的薪水。
They are trying to cut energy consumption.
他們正試圖減少能源消耗。
remove(移除)
- B2Transitive(及物動詞)
To remove or excise something from a larger whole.
刪剪；刪節；刪除
They decided to cut some of the controversial scenes from the movie.
他們決定從電影中刪除一些有爭議的場景。
The editor cut out unnecessary paragraphs from the article.
編輯從文章中刪除了不必要的段落。
He cut some redundant sentences while writing.
他在寫作時刪除了一些多餘的句子。
absent(缺席)
- Transitive(及物動詞)informal(非正式)
To be absent, especially from a place where one is expected to be.
缺席；未去
He cut class because he was bored.
他因為覺得無聊所以翹課了。
Students often cut classes before exams.
學生們經常在考試前翹課。
She cut the meeting because she wasn't feeling well.
她因為身體不舒服所以沒去開會。
stop(停止)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To bring something to a halt or to interrupt its progress.
停止；中斷；切斷；打斷
Please cut the engine, we've arrived.
請把引擎關掉，我們已經到了。
She tried to cut his speech short.
她試圖打斷他的演講。
He cut the conversation to take a phone call.
他中斷了對話去接電話。
shortcut(捷徑)
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)
To take a shorter or more direct route through a place to arrive at a destination quickly.
走近路，抄近道
They cut through the park to take a shortcut.
他們穿過公園抄近路。
He cut through the alley to save time.
他穿過小巷節省時間。
We cut through the woods to get there faster.
我們穿過樹林以更快到達那裡。
cards(紙牌)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To divide a deck of cards into two parts, typically after shuffling.
（洗牌後）切牌
It's your turn to cut the cards.
輪到你切牌了。
Cutting the cards can determine who deals first.
切牌可以決定誰先發牌。
He cut the cards, ready to start the game.
他切了牌，準備開始遊戲。
record(錄製)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To record musical pieces or spoken words onto a disc or other medium.
灌錄（唱片）；錄製（講話）
They are about to cut their new album.
他們即將灌錄新專輯。
The band is cutting a new single.
樂團正在錄製新單曲。
This is a recording of a legendary speech being cut.
這是一段傳奇演講的錄製。
片語 cut 動詞
- cut a tooth
To grow a new tooth; usually referring to babies.
( 嬰兒 ) 長出新牙。
• The baby is cutting a tooth, which explains why she's been so fussy.
寶寶正在長牙，這解釋了為什麼她最近這麼煩躁。
- cut a corner
To fail to stay on the correct side of the road while turning a corner.
（駕駛）轉彎時駛離自己車道
• Is it possible to fail a driving test by cutting a corner?
轉彎時未保持在正確的一側行駛是否可能導致駕照考試不及格？
- cut someone out of your will
To intentionally exclude someone from inheriting any of your money or possessions after your death.
剝奪繼承權
• She decided to cut her son out of her will because he got married without her permission.
她決定將兒子從遺囑中剔除，因為他未經她同意就結婚了。
- cut someone short
To interrupt someone and stop them from finishing what they were saying.
打斷講話
• The manager cut her short rather abruptly as she began to explain.
當她開始解釋時，經理相當突然地打斷了她。
- cut it/that out!
An expression used to tell someone to stop speaking or behaving in an irritating manner.
別闙了！(停止)
• Cut it out! I've had enough of your time-wasting antics.
別鬧了！我受夠你浪費時間的把戲了。
成語
- cut your losses
To stop doing something that is failing in order to avoid further losses, especially financial ones.
止蝕
• This project is clearly not going to succeed; we should cut our losses and end it now.
這個專案顯然不會成功，我們應該及時止損，現在就結束它。
- cut to the chase
To proceed directly to the most important point or aspect of something, avoiding unnecessary details or delays.
開門見山
• The meeting time is limited, we need to cut to the chase and discuss the most important decisions.
會議時間有限，我們需要直接進入主題，討論最重要的決策。
- be cut up
To be emotionally distressed or upset.
感到傷心、難過。
• He was very cut up after learning that he missed the promotion opportunity.
得知錯過升職機會後，他感到非常難過。
- cut loose
To behave in a wild, unrestrained, or uncontrolled manner; to act without inhibition.
放飄
• After a long week at work, she decided to cut loose for the weekend.
在漫長的一週工作後，她決定在週末放縱一下。
- cut off your nose to spite your face
To act in a way that is intended to harm someone else but which also harms yourself.
懲怒伤己，損人不利己
• He refused to take his last paycheck because he was fired, which was a real case of cutting off his nose to spite his face.
他因為被解雇而拒絕領取最後一張薪水支票，這真是損人不利己的典型例子。
- cut corners
To do something poorly or inadequately in order to save time or money, often resulting in a substandard outcome.
剪工减料（做事）
• The company cut corners in its manufacturing process to reduce costs.
這間公司為了降低成本而在製造過程中偷工減料。
- cut a swathe through something
To cause widespread damage or destruction to something, or to kill a large number of people within a group.
大肆破壞；大肆殺戮
• The company's new policies cut a swathe through the industry.
公司的新政策對整個行業造成了巨大的影響。
- can't cut it
To be unable to perform adequately or meet the required standards; to fail to succeed in a particular task or activity.
無法勝任；不符合要求；表現不如預期。
• He tried to take on the project, but it seems he can't cut it.
他試著接手這個專案，但似乎無法勝任。
- Cut the crap!
a rude way of telling someone to stop saying things that are not true or not important.
少說废話！
• Cut the crap and tell me directly why you were late!
別廢話了，直接告訴我你為什麼遲到！
- you could cut the atmosphere with a knife
This idiom describes a situation charged with tension or anger, where an unpleasant event seems imminent.
劍拔弩張，一觸即發
• You could cut the atmosphere with a knife in the meeting room. The managers were arguing over the recent losses.
會議室裡的氣氛緊張到可以用刀切開。經理們正在爭論最近的損失。
- not be cut out for something
To lack the inherent qualities or temperament needed for a particular activity or role.
不適合做…的人
• She quickly realized that she was not cut out for teaching.
她很快意識到自己不適合教書。
- cut a fine figure
To present an impressive appearance, often due to stylish or attractive attire or demeanor, causing others to admire.
形象出眾
• The actor cut a fine figure in his well-tailored suit.
這位演員穿著剪裁合身的西裝，顯得非常出色。
- cut and thrust
Engaging and spirited arguments or debates that are often characterized by their lively and stimulating nature.
唇槍舌劍
• The committee meeting was full of cut and thrust as members debated the new proposal.
委員會會議充滿了激烈的交鋒，成員們辯論了新提案。
- cut up rough
To become extremely angry, often exhibiting violent behavior.
大發雷霺
• He cut up rough immediately when he found his car had been scratched.
他發現車子被刮傷後，立刻大發雷霆。
- cut someone some slack
To be more lenient or forgiving towards someone, especially when they are experiencing difficulties.
對某人寬容一點
• I know she submitted the report late, but she's had some things going on at home recently, so we should cut her some slack.
我知道她遲交了報告，但她最近家裡有些事，所以我們應該對她寬容一些。
- cut no ice with someone
to have no influence or effect on someone; to fail to persuade or impress someone.
對某人沒有影響；無法說服某人；不被某人接受。
• He tried to use flowery words to justify himself, but that cut no ice with me.
他試圖用華麗的辭藻為自己辯解，但這對我毫無影響。
- cut someone down to size
To reduce someone's arrogance or self-importance by demonstrating their limitations or flaws.
挫其銳氣
• He was boasting about his achievements until his boss pointed out his mistakes publicly, which cut him down to size a bit.
他一直在吹噓自己的成就，直到他的老闆公開指出他的錯誤，這才讓他認清自己的實力。
- cut your political, professional, etc. teeth
To gain initial experience in a specific field, such as politics or a profession.
初次獲得政治（職業等）經驗；初次涉足政治（職場等）。
• She cut her political teeth campaigning in the local council elections.
她在地方議會選舉中初次獲得政治經驗。
- cut (someone) to the quick
To deeply and severely hurt someone's feelings.
深刻刺痛，深刻刺伤
• His friend's betrayal cut him to the quick.
他朋友的背叛深深地傷害了他。
- cut your coat according to your cloth
To manage one's spending and activities within the limits of one's available resources.
量入為出
• They would like to buy a bigger house, but they need to cut their coat according to their cloth.
他們想買更大的房子，但需要量入為出。
- cut someone dead
To deliberately ignore someone, acting as if you do not recognize them, typically to show anger or displeasure.
故意不理睬某人，裝作不認識，以表達憤怒或不悅。
• She cut me dead, acting like she didn't even see me.
她故意不理我，假裝完全沒看到我。
- cut it/things fine
To allow very little time for something, often creating a situation where there is barely enough time to succeed.
時間緊迫
• They decided to start preparing their presentation at the last minute, cutting it really fine.
他們決定在最後一刻才開始準備他們的簡報，時間非常緊迫。
- cut the crap!
An impolite way to tell someone to stop saying things that are untrue or irrelevant.
少說废話！
• Cut the crap and tell me directly why you were late.
別廢話了，直接告訴我你為什麼遲到。
- cut the ground from under someone's feet
To undermine someone's position or chances of success, typically by acting before them or doing something better than them.
挫攓計劃，拆臺
• When she announced her research findings, a competitor cut the ground from under her feet by publishing similar research first.
當她宣布她的研究結果時，一位競爭對手搶先發表了類似的研究，讓她措手不及。
- cut both/two ways
To have both advantages and disadvantages, or to affect different people in different ways.
利弊并存
• The policy change could cut both ways; on one hand, it might reduce waste, but on the other, it might cause some inconvenience.
政策改變可能會有雙重影響；一方面，它可能會減少浪費，但另一方面，也可能造成一些不便。
- a cut above
Superior in quality, ability, or social status compared to others.
社會地位更高的人
• The service and food at this restaurant are a cut above the rest.
這家餐廳的服務和食物比其他餐廳都要出色。
片語動詞 cut
- cut up
to act in an energetic and foolish manner to amuse others
胡鬧；惡作劇；故意搞笑
• At the party, he started to cut up, making everyone laugh uncontrollably.
在派對上，他開始胡鬧，讓每個人都笑得停不下來。
- cut something down
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。
- cut in
to interject your own words during someone else's conversation.
插話；打斷別人說話
• While we were discussing the further plans, John cut in unexpectedly, causing some confusion in the conversation.
當我們在討論進一步的計劃時，約翰突然插話，導致對話中出現了一些混亂。
- cut into something
to reduce or utilize a portion of time or a quantity of something
佔用；割占；割去
• When I have to work late, these social events often cut into my rest time.
當我必須加班時，這些社交活動常常會佔用我的休息時間。
- cut across something
to travel directly from one side of an area to the other, bypassing the usual path.
捷徑穿越某處
• We decided to cut across the park to reach our destination faster.
我們決定穿越公園，以更快到達目的地。
- cut down
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。
- cut something out
to eliminate something or create a specific shape by cutting, often from paper or fabric
剪下，剪裁
• The teacher asked the students to cut out stars from the paper.
老師要求學生們從紙上剪出星星。
- cut through something
When you effortlessly navigate or resolve a challenging issue that often presents obstacles, you swiftly comprehend or manage it in a way that prevents complications.
迅速理解；快速克服；迅速應對
• In the meeting, she was able to cut through the difficult issues being discussed.
在會議中，她能夠迅速應對正在討論的困難問題。
- cut back
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。
- cut something up
to slice or divide an object into smaller segments or pieces
切碎；剪碎；割碎；剁碎
• To prepare dinner, she cut the vegetables up into small pieces.
為了準備晚餐，她把蔬菜切成小塊。
- cut something off
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.
他用刀切掉木頭多餘的部分以便於加工。
- cut something back
to decrease or trim something, or reduce it by a specific amount
減少；縮減；削減
• Due to budget constraints, we need to cut back spending in each department.
由於預算限制，我們需要削減每個部門的開支。
- cut someone in
to permit someone to participate in an activity, such as a game or business venture
允許某人參加（遊戲或生意）
• At the party, we decided to cut her in, so we included her in the plans.
在派對上，我們決定讓她加入，所以把她納入計劃中。
- cut someone off
to disrupt a telephone conversation by terminating the phone line.
掛斷電話；讓電話中斷
• During the call, her phone signal was so poor that she eventually had to cut the conversation off.
在通話期間，她的手機信號太差，最終不得不中斷對話。
- cut someone/something off
to create separation for an individual or location, or to make someone feel isolated or alone
使阻斷；隔絕；隔離
• During the argument, she cut him off completely.
在爭吵中，她完全切斷了與他的聯繫。
- cut someone out
to exclude someone from participating or being part of something
將某人排除於外；不讓某人參與或包含在內
• She decided to cut him out of the plans because she no longer trusted him.
她決定將他排除在計劃之外，因為她不再信任他。
- cut someone up
to abruptly steer your car to the side in front of another vehicle, causing insufficient space
剪車（很靠近地超車）
• On the highway, he cut someone up by suddenly swerving in front of another car with his new vehicle.
在高速公路上，他突然開著新車轉向另一輛車前方，切斷了對方的行車路線。