英语词汇“trim”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	trim
释义	Contents verb (2) trim (CUT) trim (REDUCE) adjective (2) trim (THIN) trim (TIDY) noun (3) trim (CUT) trim (MATERIAL) trim (PREPARED) Contents verb (2) trim (CUT) trim (DECORATE) noun (1) trim (DECORATION) adjective (1) trim (THIN) Contents verb (2) trim (1) trim (2) English American Business trimverb [ T ] uk/trɪm/us/trɪm/-mm- trim verb [ T ] (CUT) to make something tidier or more level by cutting a small amount off it: to trim the hedge My hair needs trimming. Trim off the leafy ends of the vegetable before cooking. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Cutting and stabbing abrasion bayonet carve carving chisel chop *cut sth* down laceration lance mow nick notch saw sth down scratch slash slice spike transfix whittle woodcarving See more results » trim verb [ T ] (REDUCE) to reduce the amount or size of something: They're trying to trim their costs, so staff who leave are not being replaced. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Becoming and making smaller or less a nip (here) and a tuck (there) idiom attenuate axe bite** bite into sth dive drain *let sth* down let up lower** make a hole in sth idiom miniaturization minimize nip slash *step sth* down strip sth away stripped down subside tail off See more results » trimadjective uk/trɪm/us/trɪm/trimmer, trimmest trim adjective (THIN) approving thin in an attractive and healthy way: You're looking very trim - have you lost weight? Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Animal physiology: thin or slender (of people) anorexic be skin and bone(s) idiom elfin emaciated gaunt hatchet-faced hollow lissome lithe pinched rangy skinny slenderize slight spare spindly sylphlike underweight waif-like wiry See more results » trim adjective (TIDY) tidy and well ordered: trim lawns and neat flower beds Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Clean & tidy (as) clean as a (new) pin idiom a place for everything and everything in its place idiom apple pie aseptic be in apple-pie order idiom manicured neat neatly neatness ordered orderly shipshape span spick spotless squeaky-clean stainless sterile straight tidy See more results » trimnoun uk/trɪm/us/trɪm/ trim noun (CUT) [ S ] an act of making something, especially someone's hair, tidier or more level by cutting a small amount off it: I asked the hairdresser for a trim. Just give the ends a trim, please. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Cutting and stabbing abrasion bayonet carve carving chisel chop cut sth down laceration lance mow nick notch saw sth down scratch slash slice spike transfix whittle woodcarving See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Hairdressing trim noun (MATERIAL) [ C or U ] → trimming Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Decorations for clothes epaulette eyelet flash flounce frill fringe frou-frou piping sequin shoulder pad spangle stud studded tassel train trimming trim noun (PREPARED) in trim informal physically prepared and ready, or in good condition: Are you in trim for the run on Sunday? Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Animal physiology: fit & healthy agile amazon an apple a day keeps the doctor away idiom apple athleticism be (as) fit as a fiddle idiom be (as) right as rain idiom beach-ready bouncing clean fighting fit foot healthy iron man limber lithe muscle-bound pink sturdy virility See more results » trimverb [ T ] us/trɪm/-mm- trim verb [ T ] (CUT) to make something neater or more even by cutting a small amount off: He had a neatly trimmed beard. To trim is also to reduce: We have to trim costs by not making any unnecessary trips. trim verb [ T ] (DECORATE) to add decoration to something: The robe was trimmed with fur. trimnoun [ U ] us/trɪm/ trim noun [ U ] (DECORATION) material used to add decoration to something: The team’s new uniforms are blue with black trim. trimadjective [ -er/-est only ] us/trɪm/-mm- trim adjective [ -er/-est only ] (THIN) thin and appearing to be in good physical condition: He was a short, trim, wiry man. trimverb [ T ] uk/trɪm/us-mm- also trim back to reduce the amount or size of something: The bank will trim 850 workers as part of a cost-cutting program. Several programs were eliminated to trim $600,000 from the company's $6.7 million annual budget. trim costs/debt/growth trim the fat informal FINANCE to reduce unnecessary spending:** The company needs to trim the fat to make itself attractive to corporate investors. The article advises on how to trim the fat from your grocery bill.
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