| 词汇 | cut back |
| 释义 | Idiom cut back (on something) Theme: DIMINISHING to reduce something; to use less of something.The government has to cut back on its spending.It's very difficult for the government to cut back. Phr V cut back cuts, cutting, cut cut back (sth) or cut (sth) back to reduce the amount of money that is being spent on somethingWhen companies are cutting back, the first people to lose their jobs are temporary staff.The government is committed to cutting back its defence budget. often + onWe're having to cut back on investment this year. cutback noun often + inCutbacks in public spending are expected in the next budget. cut back sth or cut sth back to cut or remove some of the branches of a plant in order to help it grow more stronglyThe roses need to be cut right back at this time of year. cut back mainly American to eat, drink or use less of a particular thing, usually in order to improve your healthusually + onHe's trying to cut back on fat in his diet.You smoke far too much. You should cut back. cut back1. To trim or prune something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "cut" and "back." I think that cutting back this part of the bush will bring more light into the house. 2. To reduce something. My doctor told me that I need to cut back on eating fried foods in order to improve my cholesterol. If the school board cuts back funding for the arts, then what will become of the theater program? cut something backto prune plants; to reduce the size of plants, bushes, etc. Let's cut these bushes back. They're getting in the way. Don't cut back my roses! cut back (on something)to reduce the use, amount, or cost of something. You are all going to have to cut back on water usage. You simply must cut back on office expenses. cut backto turn back; to reverse direction. Suddenly, the bull cut back in our direction and began chasing us. The road cuts back about a mile ahead, and it goes west again. cut back1. Shorten by cutting, prune, as in It's time we cut back these bushes. [1860s] 2. Reduce, decrease, as in They are going to cut back defense spending, or We have to cut back production. [c. 1940] Also see cut to the bone. cut backv. 1. To shorten something, as a plant, by cutting; prune something: If I don't cut back the weeds, they will choke the flowers. Let's cut the vines back. 2. To reduce or decrease the amount of something: The factory cut back production because of budget problems. The company cut salaries back this year. |
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