Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
cut out waste
完全消除不必要的浪费
Meaning
to eliminate unnecessary waste completely
Example
We should **cut out waste** to make our cities more sustainable.
phrasal-verb
cut over
从一个旧系统切换到一个新系统
Meaning
to switch from an old system to a new one
Example
We plan to **cut over** to the new cloud platform this weekend.
phrasal-verb
cut short
比计划提前结束某事
Meaning
to end something earlier than planned
Example
We had to **cut short** the meeting due to a technical issue.
idiom
cut somebody some slack
因为某人此刻有问题，不像通常那样严厉批评他们
Meaning
to not judge someone as severely as you usually would because they are having problems at the present time
Example
He's been under a lot of stress lately, so let's **cut him some slack**.
idiom
cut someone down to size
批评某人让他感到自己不重要
Meaning
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
Example
The manager **cut him down to size** after he bragged too much.
phrasal-verb
cut someone off
打断某人说话
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
She kept **cutting me off** whenever I tried to explain.
phrasal-verb
cut someone off emotionally
停止与某人沟通或表现感情
Meaning
to stop communicating or showing feelings to someone
Example
After their argument, she **cut him off emotionally**.
phrasal-verb
cut someone short
在某人讲话时打断他们
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
She tried to explain her point, but he **cut her short** halfway through.
idiom
cut someone some slack
不那么批评或给某人喘息的机会
Meaning
to be less critical or give someone a break
Example
You should **cut him some slack**—he’s having a tough day.
idiom
cut the cord
摆脱对某人或某事的依赖
Meaning
to become independent from someone or something
Example
It’s time for you to **cut the cord** and live on your own.
idiom
cut the mustard
表现得好或符合期望
Meaning
to perform well or meet expectations
Example
She didn’t **cut the mustard** in her new role.
phrasal-verb
cut through
快速通过某物；使某事更容易理解
Meaning
to move quickly through something; to make something easier to understand
Example
The boat **cut through** the calm water easily.
idiom
cut through the noise
在竞争中脱颖而出；尽管有干扰，依然能够引起注意
Meaning
to stand out from the competition; to be noticed despite distractions
Example
Our campaign needs to **cut through the noise** and grab people’s attention.
idiom
cut through the red tape
去除官僚障碍或延误
Meaning
to remove bureaucratic obstacles or delays
Example
The new policy helps **cut through the red tape** and speed up approvals.
idiom
cut to the chase
迅速进入正题
Meaning
to get to the point quickly
Example
Let’s **cut to the chase** and discuss the main issue.
phrasal-verb
cut up
把东西切成小块；让某人情绪上不舒服
Meaning
to chop something into small pieces; to upset someone emotionally
Example
He **cut up** the vegetables before cooking.
idiom
Cut your losses
停止做不再有利可图的事情。
Meaning
To stop doing something that is no longer profitable.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and move on.
idiom
cut your teeth
在特定领域或工作中获得初步经验
Meaning
to gain initial experience in a particular area or job
Example
He **cut his teeth** in the banking industry before starting his own firm.
idiom
cutthroat competition
极其激烈而残酷的竞争
Meaning
extremely intense and ruthless competition
Example
The smartphone market is a **cutthroat competition**.
idiom
cutting corners
以最简单或最便宜的方式做事，通常会牺牲质量
Meaning
to do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality
Example
They finished early by **cutting corners**, but the result was poor.
idiom
cutting edge
最先进或创新的
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative
Example
Our company is working on **cutting edge** AI technology.
idiom
cutting-edge marketing
使用最新和最先进的营销技术
Meaning
using the latest and most advanced marketing techniques
Example
Our company invests in **cutting-edge marketing** strategies.
idiom
cutting-edge technology
最先进和创新的可用技术
Meaning
the most advanced and innovative technology available
Example
Our startup uses **cutting-edge technology** to solve complex problems.