词汇 | prune |
释义 | prune (verb) prune 2 ENTRIES FOUND: prune (noun) prune (verb) 1 prune /ˈpruːn/ noun plural prunes 1 prune /ˈpruːn/ noun plural prunes Learner's definition of PRUNE [count] : a dried plum that is often cooked before it is eaten李子脯;西梅干 stewed prunes炖李子脯 prune juice西梅汁 2 prune /ˈpruːn/ verb prunes; pruned; pruning 2 prune /ˈpruːn/ verb prunes; pruned; pruning Learner's definition of PRUNE [+ object] 1 : to cut off some of the branches of (a tree or bush) so that it will grow better or look better修剪(树枝) She carefully pruned the hedge.她仔细地修剪树篱。 Those trees need to be pruned every year.那些树每年都需要修剪。 — often + back You should prune back the unwanted branches.你应该把多余的树枝剪掉。 2 : to reduce (something) by removing parts that are not necessary or wanted删减;削减;去除 The students were asked to prune their essays.学生们被要求删减他们的文章。 The budget needs to be pruned.预算需要削减。 — pruning noun [noncount] The bushes need pruning.这些灌木得修剪了。 |
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