| 释义 |
cut to the bonev. phr.To make (something) the least or smallest possible amount; reduce severely; leave out everything extra or unnecessary from. 把…减到最低限度;大大减少;彻底取消。◆ Father cut Jane's allowance to the bone for disobeying him.父亲因简不听他的话而大大减少了给她的零用钱。◆ When father lost his job, our living expenses had to be cut to the bone.父亲失业后,我们的生活费只得降到最低限度。 |