Cut 短语归纳cut across: to go across something in order to make your route shorter 抄进路 , 走捷径 ◆ We may as well cut across the playground. ◆ Cut across this square and then turn left cut away: vt. to remove unwanted or unnecessary parts from something by cutting it 切除，剪掉◆The surgeon cut away the tumour with expert skill. ◆He cut away the material which he didn’t need. ◆He cut away the old branches from the tree. cut down:⑴vt. to cause sth to fall down by cutting it at the base（自根基部分）砍倒◆If you cut down all the trees you will ruin the land.⑵vt./vi. to reduce the amount or quantity of sth, use or buy less 减少 , 削减 ( 尺寸，数量，数目 ) →cut down (on something)◆I have decided to cut down my smoking. ◆We need to cut the article down to 1,000 words. ◆The doctor told him to cut down on his drinking. 医生劝他少喝酒 ◆Cut down on fatty foods if you want to lose weight.⑶vt. to reduce the length of sth, shorten sth 改短 ◆The article is too long. Could you cut it down to words.◆If you cut down these trousers, they’ll fit your daughter.(4)vt. to kill or injure someone, especially in a battle 夺去生命◆ Hundreds of men were cut down by crossbow fire. ◆ AIDS cut him down at an early age. cut in:⑴vi. to interrupt sb\ sth 插嘴 ◆She always cut in when other people are talking. ◆She kept cutting in on our conversation. 我们谈话时她老是插嘴⑵ vi. to drive into a space between cars in a dangerous way 插到 ( 其他车 ) 旳前面 , 超车抢道 ◆You nearly caused a crash(交通事故) by cutting in (on me ) like that.cut off:⑴vt. to remove sth (from sth larger) by cutting 切断，割断，剪断 ◆She cut off a small piece of bread and gave it to me.◆The workman had ...
