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trim

释义

trim

adjective

UK /trɪm/

Word Forms

adjective	trim
comparative	trimmer
superlative	trimmest

1
a trim person looks healthy and thin in an attractive way
Synonyms and related words
Thin in an attractive or healthy way
slim
slender
lean
Synonyms and related words
Feeling, looking and being healthy
healthy
well
fit
2
tidy and attractive
a trim moustache
Synonyms and related words
Clean and tidy in appearance
clean
tidy
fastidious

trim

adjective

US /trɪm/

Word Forms

adjective	trim
comparative	trimmer
superlative	trimmest

1
a trim person looks healthy and thin in an attractive way
Synonyms and related words
Thin in an attractive or healthy way
slim
slender
lean
Synonyms and related words
Feeling, looking and being healthy
healthy
well
fit
2
neat and attractive
a trim mustache
Synonyms and related words
Clean and tidy in appearance
clean
tidy
fastidious

trim

noun

UK /trɪm/

1
singular the act of trimming something, especially hair
I popped into the hairdresser’s for a quick trim.
Synonyms and related words
Hairdressers and hairdressing
backcomb
barbershop
blow-dry
2
singular/uncountable decoration on something, especially on the edges of something
cream leather seats with brown trim
Synonyms and related words
Decoration and decorations
decoration
ornament
decor
3
uncountable the position of the sails on a boat
Synonyms and related words
Sailing and boating
a bad/good sailor
the Admiral’s Cup
ahoy
1. 3a
  the position of the flaps on a plane
  Synonyms and related words
  Relating to operating aircraft
  aerobatics
  aerospace
  airborne

phrases

in trim

trim

noun

US /trɪm/

1
singular the act of trimming something, especially hair
I went to the hairdresser’s for a quick trim.
Synonyms and related words
Hairdressers and hairdressing
backcomb
barbershop
blow-dry
2
singular/uncountable decoration on something, especially on the edges of something
cream leather seats with brown trim
Synonyms and related words
Decoration and decorations
decoration
ornament
decor
3
uncountable the position of the sails on a boat
Synonyms and related words
Sailing and boating
a bad/good sailor
the Admiral’s Cup
ahoy
1. 3a
  the position of the flaps on an airplane
  Synonyms and related words
  Relating to operating aircraft
  aerobatics
  aerospace
  airborne

phrases

in trim

trim

verb transitive

UK /trɪm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	trim
he/she/it	trims
present participle	trimming
past tense	trimmed
past participle	trimmed

1
to cut something such as hair so that it looks tidy
Someone is trimming the grass outside with shears.
a well-trimmed beard
I had an inch trimmed off at the hairdresser’s.
Synonyms and related words
Hairdressers and hairdressing
backcomb
barbershop
blow-dry
2
to reduce the amount or number of something
trim something to something:
The workforce has been trimmed to 230.
trim something from something:
The company had also trimmed £46,000 from its advertising budget.
Synonyms and related words
To reduce something
cut back
cut down
reduce
3
to arrange the sails on a boat so that they are suitable for the wind
Synonyms and related words
Sailing and boating
a bad/good sailor
the Admiral’s Cup
ahoy
1. 3a
  to change the position of the flaps on a plane so that it is balanced and under control
  Synonyms and related words
  To operate an aircraft
  airlift
  bank
  buzz
4
to decorate the edges of something, for example a piece of clothing
a fur-trimmed coat
Synonyms and related words
To make someone or something more attractive
decorate
adorn
enhance
1. 4a
  Americanto decorate something
  The kids always enjoy trimming the Christmas tree.
  Synonyms and related words
  To make someone or something more attractive
  decorate
  adorn
  enhance

phrasal verbs

trim down

trim

verb transitive

US /trɪm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	trim
he/she/it	trims
present participle	trimming
past tense	trimmed
past participle	trimmed

1
to cut something such as hair so that it looks neat
a well-trimmed beard
Someone is trimming the grass outside with shears.
I had an inch trimmed off at the beauty shop.
Synonyms and related words
Hairdressers and hairdressing
backcomb
barbershop
blow-dry
2
to reduce the amount or number of something
trim something to something:
The workforce has been trimmed to 230.
trim something from something:
The company had also trimmed $46,000 from its advertising budget.
Synonyms and related words
To reduce something
cut back
reduce
shrivel
3
to arrange the sails on a boat so that they are appropriate for the wind
Synonyms and related words
Sailing and boating
a bad/good sailor
the Admiral’s Cup
ahoy
1. 3a
  to change the position of the flaps on an airplane so that it is balanced and under control
  Synonyms and related words
  To operate an aircraft
  airlift
  bank
  buzz
4
to decorate the edges of something, for example a piece of clothing
a fur-trimmed coat
Synonyms and related words
To make someone or something more attractive
decorate
adorn
enhance
1. 4a
  Americanto decorate something
  The kids always enjoy trimming the Christmas tree.
  Synonyms and related words
  To make someone or something more attractive
  decorate
  adorn
  enhance

phrasal verbs

trim down

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