A tool, having an iron head with a cutting edge of steel, attached to a handle.

斧。

A sudden ending of one's employment by an employer because of lack of money, an argument, etc.

解雇；开除。

The ending of a plan, esp. caused by a lack of money.

(因经费不足而致)计划之停止。

To cut with an ax.

用斧头砍。

To remove from a job; discharge.

解雇；开除。

To put an end to or curtail (a program or plan).

取消或削灭(计划等)。

Same as axe.

亦可作 axe。