词汇 | curtail |
释义 | curtail 1 ENTRIES FOUND: curtail (verb) curtail /kɚˈteɪl/ verb curtails; curtailed; curtailing curtail /kɚˈteɪl/ verb curtails; curtailed; curtailing Learner's definition of CURTAIL [+ object] formal : to reduce or limit (something)缩减;减少;限制 The new laws are an effort to curtail illegal drug use.这些新法旨在减少非法用药。 We have to severely/drastically curtail [=cut back] our expenses.我们必须大幅缩减开支。 School activities are being curtailed due to a lack of funds.由于资金匮乏,校园活动正被削减。 — curtailment /kɚˈteɪlmənt/ noun, plural curtailments [count, noncount] |
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