chopping block
短语n. 砧板, 剁肉板
词形变化
chopping blocks
复数
chopping blocks
释义与例句
n.
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1.
A thick wooden slab used as a cutting surface for preparing food, splitting firewood or kindling, etc.
Near-synonyms: butcher block, butcher's block
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2.
A block of wood against which a condemned person put their head prior to beheading.
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3.
A dangerous or precarious situation.
引申义Jim really put his head on the chopping block when he started flirting with the boss's daughter.
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4.
A dangerous or precarious situation.
The threat of an impending budget cut.
引申义Our team might be on the chopping block — the company seems to be finding excuses to avoid funding these operating expenses.