cutting

• 指锋利的、能切割的；也用于比喻义，形容言辞尖刻、讽刺或一针见血。

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.

   尖刻

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

   同义词acerbiccaustichurtfulmordantscathingsharpspitefultrenchantwounding

   反义词complimentarydiplomaticgentlekindmildpraisingsoothingtactful

2. Unpleasantly cold and dampB2formal

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

   刺骨的

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

   同义词bitterkeenpenetratingpiercingrawsharp

   反义词balmygentlemildwarm

3. Painful like a sharp instrumentB2formal

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

   刀割般的

   • 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.

   同义词keenlancinatingpiercingsharpstabbing

• 具有多个含义的名词，包括电影剪辑或选段、用于繁殖的植物插条、切割或缩短的动作，以及出版物摘录。

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.

   剪辑

   • 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.

   同义词assemblyeditingfilm 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.

   插条

   • 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.

   同义词scionsetslip

3. Act of dividingA2formal

   The action of cutting something into separate parts.

   切割

   • 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.

   同义词bisectioncleavagedivisionpartitionpartitioningseparationseveranceseveringsplitsplitting

   反义词bindingjoiningmerging

4. Separated pieceB1formal

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

   切下的一块

   • 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.

   同义词cutfragmentpieceportionscrapsectionsegmentslicesnippet

5. Newspaper excerptB1formal

   An article or clipping cut from a newspaper or magazine.

   剪报

   • 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.

   同义词articleclippingexcerptextractpiecesnippet

6. Shaping hard materialB2formaltechnical

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

   切割

   • 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.

   同义词carvingengraving

• 动词，指用锋利工具将某物分开或切下，也指减少某物的数量或规模。

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

不规则动词

1. Divide with a sharp toolA1formal

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

   用利器切割

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

   同义词carvecleavedissectincisesevershearslashslicesplit

2. Reduce or shortenB1formal

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

   削减

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

   同义词abbreviateabridgecurtaildecreasedocklessenpareprunereduceshortenslashtrimtruncate

   反义词expandextendincreaselengthenprolongstretch

3. Stop or interruptB1informal

   To suddenly stop doing something or interrupt.

   打断

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

   同义词break offceasediscontinuehaltinterruptstopsuspend

   反义词continueresume

4. Miss or skipB2informal

   To not attend or participate in something.

   缺席

   • 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.

   同义词bunkditchskipskive

   反义词attendparticipate

短语动词变体cut acrosscut awaycut downcut incut intocut offcut outcut throughcut tocut up