单词 | scale sth down |
释义 | ☞ scalescale sth downphrasal verbto reduce the number, size or extent of sth减少(数量);缩小(规模或范围)◆we are thinking of scaling down our training programmes next year.我们在考虑缩小明年的培训计划。◆he was using scaled-down versions of his father's tools.他使用的那些工具比他父亲的规模小。note 辨析 cut, cut sth back, cut sth down, scale sth back or scale sth down? cut is the most general of these words. cut sth back and scale sth back are both used especially to talk about money or business. cut sth down and scale sth down are both more general, but are used more for talking about things other than money or business. * cut 是这些词中最宽泛的。cut sth back 和 scale sth back 尤用于谈论金钱或生意。cut sth down 和 scale sth down 使用范围较广,但多用于谈论金钱和生意以外的事物。 |
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