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●ˌcut ˈdown (on sth) 🔑1. to reduce the amount or quantity of sth 削减，降低（…的数量）◆Recycling cuts down on waste.
废品回收能减少浪费。◆I’ve spent too much already this month—I’ll have to cut down a bit (= spend less money).
我这个月开销已经太大——我得省着点花钱了。2. to use or buy less of sth 少用；少买◆The doctor’s told me to cut down on fatty foods.
医生建议我少吃高脂肪食物。◆I haven’t stopped smoking, but I’ve cut down to five a day.
我还没戒烟，可已经减少到每天抽五支。 ➡ see also cut sth down (1), cut back[v + adv] |