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 2000 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 ) 的前面,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 h...
