trimmed

Describes something that has been cut, clipped, or made neat and tidy, often referring to hair, nails, or plants.

ruОписывает что-то, что было подстрижено, обрезано или приведено в аккуратный вид, часто относится к волосам, ногтям или растениям.esDescribe algo que ha sido recortado, podado o arreglado para tener un aspecto limpio y ordenado, a menudo refiriéndose al cabello, las uñas o las plantas.frDécrit quelque chose qui a été coupé, taillé ou mis en ordre de manière soignée, souvent en parlant des cheveux, des ongles ou des plantes.deBeschreibt etwas, das geschnitten, gekürzt oder in einen ordentlichen Zustand gebracht wurde; bezieht sich oft auf Haare, Nägel, Pflanzen oder allgemein auf gepflegtes Aussehen.ptDescreve algo que foi cortado, aparado ou deixado em um estado arrumado e bem cuidado, frequentemente referindo-se a cabelo, unhas ou plantas.zh描述某物已被修剪、剪短或整理得整齐，常用于头发、指甲或植物。arيصف شيئًا قُصَّ أو شُذِّبَ أو هُذِّبَ حتى صار مرتبًا ونظيفًا، ويُستعمل غالبًا للشعر والأظافر والنباتات.

1. Cut to make neat A2 formal

   Having been cut or clipped to make something neat, tidy, or of the desired shape.

   • He has a neatly trimmed beard.
   • The hedges were trimmed into perfect squares.
   • She wore a dress trimmed with lace.

   ruПодстриженныйesrecortadofrTaillé (pour être net)deBeschnittenptAparadozh修剪过的arمُشَذَّب

   Sinónimos: clippedcutshaped

   Antónimos: scruffyshaggyuntidy

2. Reduced in size or cost B2 formal

   Having been reduced in size, amount, or cost.

   • The company operates with a trimmed budget this year.
   • The trimmed version of the film is 20 minutes shorter.
   • They offered a trimmed-down menu for the lunch special.

   ruСокращённыйesReducido en tamaño o costofrréduitdeGekürztptReduzidozh削减的arمُخَفَّض

   Sinónimos: abridgedcutreducedshortenedslashed

   Antónimos: augmentedexpandedincreased

• more trimmed comparative form
• most trimmed superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of cutting away the excess or irregular parts of something to make it neat or of the required size or shape.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по обрезанию лишних или неровных частей чего-либо, чтобы сделать это аккуратным или придать требуемый размер или форму.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de cortar las partes sobrantes o desiguales de algo para dejarlo cuidado, ordenado o con el tamaño o la forma deseados.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de couper les parties superflues ou irrégulières de quelque chose afin de le rendre net ou de lui donner la taille ou la forme voulue.deVerb, das das Abschneiden überflüssiger oder unebener Teile bezeichnet, um etwas ordentlich zu machen oder ihm die gewünschte Größe oder Form zu geben.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de cortar partes extras ou irregulares de algo, a fim de deixá-lo mais arrumado ou dar-lhe o tamanho ou a forma desejada.zh表示剪掉多余或不整齐的部分，使某物变得整齐、美观或达到所需的大小或形状。也可指修剪植物、头发、指甲等。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تقليم أو قص الأجزاء الزائدة أو غير المستوية من شيء ما لجعله مرتبًا أو لمنحه الحجم أو الشكل المطلوب.

1. Cut or reduce size B1 formal

   To cut away the outer or unwanted parts of something to make it neater or smaller.

   • She trimmed the edges of the paper with scissors.
   • He trimmed his beard before the interview.
   • The gardener trimmed the overgrown bushes.

   ruПодстричьesrecortar o podarfrTailler, couperdeBeschneidenptApararzh修剪arقصّ أو تقليم

   Sinónimos: clipcropcutcut backpareprunereduceshaveshorten

   Antónimos: augmentenlargeexpandextendlengthen

2. Decorate or adorn B2 formal

   To add decorative elements to something, often for a festive or aesthetic purpose.

   • They trimmed the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.
   • The dress was trimmed with lace along the hem.
   • She trimmed the cake with fresh berries and mint.

   ruУкрашатьesAdornar o decorarfrDécorer, ornerdeSchmückenptEnfeitarzh装饰arيُزيّن

   Sinónimos: adornbeautifybedeckdeckdecorateembellishfestoongarnishornament

3. Reduce or cut down B2 formal

   To make something smaller or less in amount, often to save money or resources.

   • The company trimmed its budget by cutting unnecessary expenses.
   • He trimmed his spending on luxury items.
   • We need to trim the workforce to stay profitable.

   ruСократитьesReducir o recortarfrRéduire, diminuerdeKürzenptReduzirzh削减arتقليص

   Sinónimos: curtailcutcut backdecreasediminishpareprunereduceretrenchslash

   Antónimos: augmentboostenlargeexpandextendincreaseraiseswell

4. Adjust aircraft controls C1 formal

   To adjust the control surfaces of an aircraft to maintain stable flight without constant manual input.

   • The pilot trimmed the plane for level flight.
   • He trimmed the elevators to reduce the need for constant pressure on the yoke.
   • Properly trimming the aircraft improves fuel efficiency.

   ruОтрегулироватьesCompensar los controles de la aeronavefrrégler (les commandes de vol)deTrimmenptAjustar os controles da aeronavezh配平arضبط أجهزة التحكم

   Sinónimos: adjustbalanceset

5. Maintain flight equilibrium C1 formal

   To be in a state of aerodynamic balance during flight, requiring minimal control input.

   • The aircraft trimmed perfectly after the adjustment.
   • The plane trimmed itself automatically using the autopilot system.
   • The pilot checked that the aircraft trimmed correctly before engaging autopilot.

   ruБалансироватьesCompensar (en vuelo)frÊtre en équilibre aérodynamiquedeAusbalancierenptEquilibrarzh配平arالاتزان الديناميكي الهوائي

   Sinónimos: balance

6. Decorate food B2 formal

   To add edible garnishes to a dish for visual appeal.

   • The chef trimmed the plate with a sprig of parsley.
   • She trimmed the dessert with chocolate shavings.
   • The dish was trimmed with edible flowers for a beautiful presentation.

   ruУкрашатьesAdornar (un plato)frDécorer un platdeSpeisen garnierenptDecorar alimentoszh装饰食物arتزيين الطعام

   Sinónimos: adorndecoratedressembellishgarnish

   Antónimos: barestrip

7. Cultivate plants B1 formal

   To cut back the growth of plants to encourage healthy development or maintain shape.

   • He trimmed the rose bushes to promote new blooms.
   • The gardener trimmed the hedges into neat shapes.
   • She trimmed the overgrown vines to keep them under control.

   ruПодрезатьespodarfrTailler les plantesdeZurückschneidenptPodarzh修剪arتقليم النباتات

   Sinónimos: clipcut backpruneshapesheartidy

8. Cut closely B1 informal

   To cut something very short or close to the surface.

   • He trimmed his hair very short for the summer.
   • The barber trimmed his beard close to the skin.
   • She trimmed the grass right down to the ground.

   ruСрезатьesrecortar al rasfrCouper de prèsdeAbschneidenptCortar rentezh修剪arقَصّ قَصيرًا

   Sinónimos: clipcropshaveshearsnip

   Antónimos: extendgrowlengthen

9. Adjust sails C1 formal

   To adjust the position of sails on a ship to make the best use of the wind.

   • The sailors trimmed the sails to catch the wind more efficiently.
   • He trimmed the mainsail to increase speed.
   • Properly trimming the sails is essential for optimal sailing performance.

   ruНастроить парусаesAjustar las velasfrRégler les voilesdeSegel trimmenptRegular as velaszh调整船帆arضبط الأشرعة

   Sinónimos: adjustsetsheet

• trimmed past participle
• trimmed past simple
• trimming present participle
• trims third person singular

Variantes phrasal: trim down