curtail

• 动词，表示削减、缩短或限制某事物，尤指在持续时间或规模上。

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing, cutting short, or limiting something, especially in duration or extent.

1. Reduce or limitB2formal

   To reduce or restrict something, especially in duration, extent, or quantity.

   削减或限制

   • The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
   • Bad weather forced them to curtail their outdoor activities.
   • The government decided to curtail public gatherings during the crisis.

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   反义词augmentexpandextendincreaselengthenprolong

2. Shorten or cut shortB2formal

   To make something shorter or end it earlier than planned.

   缩短或提前结束

   • The speaker had to curtail his speech because of time constraints.
   • They curtailed their vacation after receiving an urgent call.
   • The project was curtailed due to lack of funding.

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   反义词expandextendlengthenprolong