trim

• Описывает что-то аккуратное, опрятное и находящееся в хорошем порядке; также используется для описания стройного и подтянутого человека.

Describes something that is neat, smart, and in good order; also used to describe a person who is slim and fit.

1. Thin and fitB1formal

   Having a slim, healthy, and athletic body shape.

   Стройный

   • She keeps herself trim by exercising daily.
   • He has a trim figure from years of swimming.
   • The athlete maintained a trim physique throughout the season.

   Синонимыfitleanslenderslimsveltetonedwiry

   Антонимыchubbyfatflabbyobeseoverweightplump

2. Neat and orderlyB1formal

   Characterized by order, neatness, and freedom from disorder, especially for places.

   Аккуратный

   • The garden was kept trim and tidy.
   • Her desk is always trim and organized.
   • They maintain a trim and well-kept house.

   Синонимыneatorderlyshipshapesmartsprucetidyuncluttered

   Антонимыdisorderlymessyslipshodslovenlyunkemptuntidy

3. Smart in appearanceB2formal

   Neat, smart, and well-groomed in appearance.

   Подтянутый

   • He looked trim in his new suit.
   • The soldiers stood trim and upright in their uniforms.
   • She always appears trim and polished at work.

   Синонимыcrispdapperneatsmartsnappysprucetidy

   Антонимыdisheveledmessyscruffyslatternlyslovenlyunkemptuntidy

4. Severely simple in designC1formal

   Having a clean, simple, and unadorned design or line.

   Строгий

   • The building has a trim, modern architectural style.
   • Her dress was trim and elegant, with no unnecessary details.
   • The interior design is trim and minimalist.

   Синонимыausterebarecleanplainseveresimplesparestarkunadorned

   Антонимыbaroquedecoratedelaboratefancyflamboyantgaudyornateostentatious

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние аккуратности и порядка, декоративное дополнение к одежде, ориентацию самолёта в полёте или действие по обрезанию чего-либо до нужного размера или формы.

A noun referring to a state of neatness and order, a decorative addition to clothing, the orientation of an aircraft in flight, or the act of cutting something to the desired size or shape.

1. State of arrangement or appearanceB1formal

   A condition of being neat, orderly, and well-prepared.

   Порядок

   • The garden is in good trim after the spring cleanup.
   • He keeps his car in perfect trim.
   • The house was in excellent trim for the party.

   Синонимыconditionfettlefitnessformkilterorderreadinessshapestate

   Антонимыchaosclutterdisarraydisordermessuntidiness

2. Decoration or adornment on a garmentB2formal

   An ornamental addition, such as lace, braid, or piping, used to decorate clothing or fabric.

   Отделка

   • The dress had gold trim around the collar.
   • She added a lace trim to the hem of her skirt.
   • The jacket's trim was made of leather.

   Синонимыadornmentappliquebraiddecorationedgingembellishmentlaceornamentationpipingtrimming

3. Aircraft attitudeC1formal

   The orientation of an aircraft in flight when it is allowed to maintain its own attitude without control input.

   Балансировка

   • The pilot adjusted the trim for level flight.
   • The aircraft's trim was set for a gentle descent.
   • Proper trim reduces pilot fatigue on long flights.

   Синонимыbalanceequilibrium

4. Cutting down to desired size or shapeB1formal

   The act of cutting something to make it smaller, neater, or more suitable.

   Стрижка

   • The barber gave him a quick trim.
   • She needs a trim for her overgrown hedge.
   • A trim of the document removed unnecessary sections.

   Синонимыclippingcutparingpruningshearingsnippingtrimming

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по обрезанию лишних или неровных частей чего-либо, чтобы сделать это аккуратным или придать требуемый размер или форму.

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.

1. Cut or reduce sizeB1formal

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

   Подстричь

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

   Синонимыclipcropcutcut backpareprunereduceshaveshorten

   Антонимыaugmentenlargeexpandextendlengthen

2. Decorate or adornB2formal

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

   Украшать

   • 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.

   Синонимыadornbeautifybedeckdeckdecorateembellishfestoongarnishornament

3. Reduce or cut downB2formal

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

   Сократить

   • 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.

   Синонимыcurtailcutcut backdecreasediminishpareprunereduceretrenchslash

   Антонимыaugmentboostenlargeexpandextendincreaseraiseswell

4. Adjust aircraft controlsC1formal

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

   Отрегулировать

   • 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.

   Синонимыadjustbalanceset

5. Maintain flight equilibriumC1formal

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

   Балансировать

   • 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.

   Синонимыbalance

6. Decorate foodB2formal

   To add edible garnishes to a dish for visual appeal.

   Украшать

   • 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.

   Синонимыadorndecoratedressembellishgarnish

   Антонимыbarestrip

Фразовые вариантыtrim down