高中英语《READING》：课件九（66张）（人教版必修3）.pptVIP

4. cut sth down （a） cause sth to fall down by cutting it at the base （自基础部分）砍倒:  　　★ cut down a tree （b） reduce the length of sth; shorten sth 缩短某物; 删减某物: 　　★ cut down a pair of trousers 把裤子改短　　★ Your articles too long -- please cut it down to 1000 words. 你的文章太长--请把它删减到1000字.  ◆cut sth down; cut down (on sth) reduce the amount or quantity of sth; consume, use or buy less (of sth) 减少某事物的数额或数量; 减少消耗, 少用或少买（某物）: 　　★ cut down ones expenses 　　★ The doctor told him to cut down his consumption of fat. 医生建议他减少脂肪的摄取量.　　 5. cut in (on sb/sth); cut into sth interrupt sb/sth