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Cutback Made People State Money 英 Kʌtbæk] 美 Kʌtbæk

英语单词 cutback
英美音标 英 ['kʌtbæk] 美 ['kʌtbæk]
中文释义 n.减少;削减;剪修新芽
英语例句 (1) Many factories have made cutbacks.
(2) People are concerned about the cutback in federal welfare programs.
中文例句 (1) 许多工厂已经减产了。
(2) 人们关注著联邦福利计划的削减。
vocabulary简明 A cutback is a decrease in something, usually money. A state cutback in funding for education might result in larger classes and fewer field trips.
vocabulary扩展 During difficult economic times, money is scarce and cutbacks are almost inevitable. If your parents are having money troubles, there may be cutbacks in your allowance, and when state governments suffer, there are often cutbacks in aid for schools, roads, and people in need. In news reports, you'll often hear phrases like "cutbacks in defense spending" or "cutbacks in overtime pay."
柯林斯解释
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]削减;缩减;减少 A cutback is a reduction that is made in something.
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  • London Underground said it may have to axe 500 signalling jobs because of government cutbacks in its investment.

    伦敦地铁称由于政府削减了投资,可能将不得不削减500个信号员的岗位。

  • ...the 200-person staff cutback announced yesterday.

    昨天宣布裁员200人

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