cut back
短语
大学
修剪, 削减, 急转向, 倒叙
词形变化
cuts back
三单
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现在分词
释义与例句
v.
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1.
To use a short cut; to move to a location to block someone; to cut someone off
不及物He almost scored but the defender cut back to him.
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2.
To reduce the amount of (something).
不及物 及物The foliage is out of control and needs to be cut back.
Some U.S. banks are cutting back their dealings with embassies and other foreign institutions in the United States because of the difficulty of complying with money-laundering rules, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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3.
To reduce spending.
不及物We need to cut back heavily on office supplies. Is there another vendor we can use?
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4.
To reduce consumption.
不及物He needs to cut back on doughnuts. He weighs 289 pounds!
I've cut back to one pack of cigarettes a week.
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5.
To perform the cutback maneuver.
不及物 体育