trim
英 /trɪm/ 美 /trɪm/
- v. 修剪；削减To remove small amounts to neaten something or reduce it.
- n. 修剪；饰边A small cut to neaten something, or decorative edging.
- adj. 整洁的；苗条健壮的Neat in appearance, or slim and physically fit.
I trim the hedge before it blocks our window.
我会在树篱挡住窗户之前修剪它。
Local authorities can trim operating costs by improving energy efficiency in public buildings rather than reducing essential services.
地方政府可以通过提高公共建筑的能源效率来削减运营成本，而不是减少基本服务。
搭配
trim a hedge 修剪树篱trim costs 削减成本a quick trim 简单修剪keep trim 保持苗条健壮
辨析提示
过去式trimmed、现在分词trimming都双写m。
词族
trimming (n.)
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