cutting

• Описывает что-то острое, проницательное или способное резать; также используется в переносном смысле для описания замечаний, которые являются обидными или саркастичными.

Describes something that is sharp, incisive, or capable of cutting; also used figuratively to describe remarks that are hurtful or sarcastic.

1. Harsh or hurtful speechB2formal

   Describing words or remarks that are sharp, critical, and likely to cause emotional pain.

   Резкий

   • Her cutting remark left him speechless.
   • He made a cutting comment about her work.
   • The critic's review was particularly cutting.

   Синонимыacerbiccaustichurtfulmordantscathingsharpspitefultrenchantwounding

   Антонимыcomplimentarydiplomaticgentlekindmildpraisingsoothingtactful

2. Unpleasantly cold and dampB2formal

   Referring to weather or air that is bitterly cold and penetrating.

   Пронизывающий

   • A cutting wind blew across the plains.
   • The morning air was cutting and damp.
   • They walked home in the cutting cold.

   Синонимыbitterkeenpenetratingpiercingrawsharp

   Антонимыbalmygentlemildwarm

3. Painful like a sharp instrumentB2formal

   Describing a physical sensation that feels like being cut or pierced.

   Режущий

   • He felt a cutting pain in his side.
   • The cold water gave a cutting sensation to his skin.
   • A cutting ache shot through her knee.

   Синонимыkeenlancinatingpiercingsharpstabbing

• Существительное с несколькими значениями, включая отбор и монтаж сцен для фильма, часть растения, удалённая для размножения, действие по разделению или укорачиванию чего-либо, или отрывок из публикации.

A noun with multiple meanings, including the selection and assembly of scenes for a film, a piece removed from a plant for propagation, the act of dividing or shortening something, or an excerpt from a publication.

1. Film editingB2formalart

   The process of selecting and assembling scenes to create a finished film or video.

   Монтаж

   • The cutting of the movie took several months.
   • She is an expert in film cutting and post-production.
   • The director oversaw the final cutting of the documentary.

   Синонимыassemblyeditingfilm editingmontage

2. Plant propagationB1formalscientific

   A piece of a plant, such as a stem or leaf, removed to grow a new plant through rooting or grafting.

   Черенок

   • He took a cutting from the rose bush to plant in his garden.
   • The gardener used a cutting to propagate the rare orchid.
   • Rooting hormone helps the cutting develop new roots.

   Синонимыscionsetslip

3. Act of dividingA2formal

   The action of cutting something into separate parts.

   Разрезание

   • The cutting of the cake was a highlight of the party.
   • Precise cutting is required for this woodworking project.
   • The cutting of the fabric must be done carefully.

   Синонимыbisectioncleavagedivisionpartitionpartitioningseparationseveranceseveringsplitsplitting

   Антонимыbindingjoiningmerging

4. Separated pieceB1formal

   A piece that has been cut off from the main part of something.

   Обрезок

   • She saved a cutting of the wallpaper for future repairs.
   • The chef discarded the vegetable cuttings.
   • A small cutting of the metal was analyzed in the lab.

   Синонимыcutfragmentpieceportionscrapsectionsegmentslicesnippet

5. Newspaper excerptB1formal

   An article or clipping cut from a newspaper or magazine.

   Вырезка

   • He kept a cutting from the local paper about the event.
   • The scrapbook was filled with cuttings from various magazines.
   • She showed me a cutting of the review from the newspaper.

   Синонимыarticleclippingexcerptextractpiecesnippet

6. Shaping hard materialB2formaltechnical

   The process of removing parts from a hard material to create a desired pattern or shape.

   Резка

   • The cutting of the stone required specialized tools.
   • Laser cutting is used for precise metal shaping.
   • The artist specialized in cutting intricate designs into glass.

   Синонимыcarvingengraving

• Глагол, обозначающий действие по разделению или отделению чего-либо с помощью острого инструмента, или уменьшению чего-либо в размере или количестве.

A verb used to indicate the act of dividing or separating something with a sharp tool, or reducing something in size or amount.

неправильный глагол

1. Divide with a sharp toolA1formal

   To use a sharp tool like a knife or scissors to divide or separate something.

   Разрезать острым инструментом

   • She cut the paper with scissors.
   • He cut his finger while chopping vegetables.
   • The chef cut the cake into slices.

   Синонимыcarvecleavedissectincisesevershearslashslicesplit

2. Reduce or shortenB1formal

   To make something smaller in size, amount, or duration.

   Уменьшить

   • The company cut costs to save money.
   • They cut the movie by 20 minutes.
   • She cut her hair short for summer.

   Синонимыabbreviateabridgecurtaildecreasedocklessenpareprunereduceshortenslashtrimtruncate

   Антонимыexpandextendincreaselengthenprolongstretch

3. Stop or interruptB1informal

   To suddenly stop doing something or interrupt.

   Прервать

   • Cut the engine now!
   • He cut me off while I was speaking.
   • Let's cut the small talk and get to business.

   Синонимыbreak offceasediscontinuehaltinterruptstopsuspend

   Антонимыcontinueresume

4. Miss or skipB2informal

   To not attend or participate in something.

   Пропустить

   • She cut class to go to the beach.
   • He cut the meeting short because of another appointment.
   • They cut the party early due to the weather.

   Синонимыbunkditchskipskive

   Антонимыattendparticipate

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