cut down

cut down的音标为：[英] [kʌt dʌn][美] [kʌt dʌn]。

基本翻译为“减少，削减，降低”。

速记技巧：cut（切）+ down（向下）→减少。

Cut down 的英文词源为：

cut：来自古英语 cwic，意为“切割”。

down：来自古英语 dūn，意为“向下”。

Cut down 的意思是“减少，削减”，其词义与“向下”有关，表示从高处向下切割。

变化形式：原形、过去式、过去分词和现在分词均为 cut down。

相关单词：

1. reduce：意为“减少，降低”，其词源也与“向下”有关，表示从高处向低处移动。

2. decrease：意为“减少，降低”，其词源与 reduce 相似，也表示减少。

3. slash：意为“大幅削减”，其词源与“砍”有关，表示砍掉一部分。

4. trim：意为“削减，修剪”，其词源与“削减”有关，但更强调修剪的意味。

5. abate：意为“减少，减轻”，其词源来自拉丁语 ab-，意为“离开，除去”，与 cut down 不同。

6. curtail：意为“缩短，削减”，其词源与 cut down 相似，但更强调缩短的意味。

7. abound：意为“大量存在”，其词源与 cut down 无关，但与“切割”有关联。

8. decimate：意为“大批杀戮”，其词源来自拉丁语 decimare，意为“十人团”。

9. diminish：意为“减少，缩小”，其词源与 diminish 相似，但更强调缩小或变小的意味。

10. trimming：意为“装饰物”，与 trim 有关联，表示在装饰物上削减或修剪的部分。

常用短语：

1. cut down on：减少，削减

2. cut down somebody/something：砍倒某人/某物

3. cut down the size of：缩小尺寸

4. cut down the price：降价

5. cut down a tree：砍倒一棵树

6. cut down the hours：减少工作时间

7. cut down the cost：降低成本

例句：

1. We need to cut down on our expenses by not eating out so often.

2. She cut down the size of her dress to fit better.

3. The company has been cutting down on its production costs by using more efficient machinery.

4. I hope to cut down my hours at work so I can spend more time with my family.

5. We need to cut down the number of trees being cut down in our city.

6. The boss has decided to cut down the hours of the employees to improve productivity.

7. We need to find a way to cut down the cost of producing our products.

英文小作文：

标题：Cutting Down on Waste

Cutting down on waste is essential for creating a sustainable environment. We all generate waste in our daily lives, whether it"s paper, plastic, food scraps, or even electronic waste. By reducing, reusing, and recycling, we can significantly reduce the amount of waste we produce and help protect our planet for future generations.

One way to reduce waste is to cut down on single-use plastics, which are commonly found in takeout containers, bags, and other items that are used once and then thrown away. We can start by refusing single-use plastics at home or at work, and encouraging others to do the same. We can also start by using reusable alternatives, such as stainless steel containers and bags, which are more durable and can be washed and reused many times over.

Another way to reduce waste is to compost organic materials such as food scraps and yard waste. Composting is a great way to turn organic materials into valuable fertilizer that can be used in gardens and landscaping projects. By composting, we can reduce the amount of landfill waste and help maintain healthy soil for future generations.

Finally, we can also reduce waste by recycling common household items such as paper, plastic, glass, and metal. By properly recycling these items, we can keep them out of landfills and reduce the amount of pollution in our environment.

By cutting down on waste in our daily lives, we can make a significant contribution to creating a sustainable environment for future generations.