cut back on

cut back on的音标为[kʊt bæk ən]，基本翻译为“减少，缩减”，速记技巧为：cut（砍，切）+ back（向后）+ on（在…上）→砍掉后面的部分→减少。

Cut back on的英文词源为：

1. cut：来自中古英语 cucian，表示砍、切、割。

2. back：来自古英语 bac，表示向后。

组合词 cut back on意为“减少、削减”，表示减少某物或削减某物。

变化形式：

1. 复数形式：cuts back。

2. 过去式：cutt back。

3. 过去分词：cutt back。

相关单词：

1. cut：切割、切削，词源同 cut back。

2. back up：备份、支援，词源同 back。

3. backhand：反手、反方向，back+hand。

4. backlog：积压、未处理的事务，back+log。

5. backtrack：倒退、重走老路，back+track。

6. cut-and-run：跑路、开溜，cut+and+run。

7. cut-price：廉价、折扣价，cut+price。

8. cut-rate：薄利多销，cut+rate。

9. cut-throat：残酷的、无情的，cut+throat。

10. cut-short：被打断、被截断，cut+short。

常用短语：

1. cut back on expenses 减少开支

2. cut back on work 减少工作量

3. cut back on spending 缩减花费

4. cut back on (doing) sth 减少（做某事）

5. cut back to less time 把时间减少到更少

6. cut back on (doing) sth regularly 定期减少（做某事）

7. cut back on (doing) sth regularly until it is no longer necessary to do so 定期减少（做某事）直到不再需要这样做

双语例句：

1. We need to cut back on eating out and start cooking at home more often. （我们需要减少在外就餐，更多时候要在家里做饭。）

2. She decided to cut back on her work schedule to spend more time with her family. （她决定减少工作量，花更多时间与家人在一起。）

3. We need to cut back on spending and save more money for our future. （我们需要缩减花费，为未来存更多的钱。）

4. He has been cutting back on smoking and drinking, trying to improve his health. （他一直在减少抽烟和喝酒，试图改善自己的健康状况。）

5. She has been cutting back on her work schedule regularly until she has more time for herself and her family. （她定期减少工作量，直到她有更多时间给自己和家人。）

英文小作文：

Cutting Back on Unnecessary Expenses

In today"s fast-paced world, it"s easy to fall into the trap of spending more than we can afford. But cutting back on unnecessary expenses is essential for building a healthy financial future. Here are some ways you can cut back on expenses without sacrificing your quality of life:

1. Reduce your dining out frequency: Instead of frequent dining out, consider cooking at home or seeking out affordable restaurants nearby.

2. Avoid impulse purchases: When you"re in a store, stay focused and avoid getting caught up in the moment. Plan your purchases carefully beforehand.

3. Prioritize essentials: Only buy items that are truly necessary for your daily life, such as groceries, utilities, and transportation costs.

4. Consider shared expenses: If you have a significant other or roommates, consider splitting expenses such as rent, utilities, and groceries to reduce individual financial burden.

5. Save regularly: Set aside a portion of your income for savings each month, even if it"s a small amount, to build a cushion for unexpected expenses or future goals.

By implementing these strategies, you can start to reduce your unnecessary expenses and build a healthier financial future for yourself and your family. Remember, every little bit counts when it comes to managing your finances effectively.