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

trim v., trimmed, trim•ming, n., adj., trim•mer, trim•mest, adv.
v. [~ + object]

to put into a neat condition by clipping, paring, etc.:to trim a hedge.
to remove (something unnecessary) by or as if by cutting:to trim those loose threads.
to cut down;
reduce;
lower:to trim the sales force.
Nautical, Naval Termsto adjust (the sails or yards of a ship) with attention to the direction of the wind and the course of the ship.
to adorn with ornaments;
esp., to decorate a store window:to trim the windows for Christmas.

[uncountable] the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, etc.
Nautical, Naval Terms[countable* usually singular] the adjustment of sails, etc., with reference to wind direction and the course of the ship.
[uncountable] material used for decoration.
a trimming by cutting, clipping, or the like:[countable]He didn't want a full haircut, just a (quick) trim.

adj.

neat or smart in appearance:trim lawns.
(of a person) in excellent physical condition:Swimming is a good way to keep trim.
slim;
lean:a trim figure.

adv.

in a trim manner;
trimly.

trim•ly, adv.
trim•mer, n. [countable]
trim•ness, n. [uncountable]

trim v., trimmed, trim•ming, n., adj., trim•mer, trim•mest, adv.

v.t.

to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.:to trim a hedge.
to remove (something superfluous or dispensable) by or as if by cutting (often fol. by off):to trim off loose threads from a ragged edge.
to cut down, as to required size or shape:trim a budget; trim a piece of wood.
[Aeron.]to level off (an airship or airplane) in flight.
[Naut.]
- to distribute the load of (a ship) so that it sits well in the water.
- to stow or arrange, as cargo.
- to adjust (the sails or yards) with reference to the direction of the wind and the course of the ship.
to decorate or adorn with ornaments or embellishments:to trim a dress with fur.
to arrange goods in (a store window, showcase, etc.) as a display.
to prepare or adjust (a lamp, fire, etc.) for proper burning.
[Informal.]
- to rebuke or reprove.
- to beat or thrash.
- to defeat.
to dress or array (often fol. by up).

v.i.

[Naut.]
- to assume a particular position or trim in the water, as a vessel.
- to adjust the sails or yards with reference to the direction of the wind and the course of the ship.
to pursue a neutral or cautious policy between parties.
to accommodate one's views to the prevailing opinion for reasons of expediency.
trim one's sails. See sail (def. 11).

the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, work, use, etc.
[Naut.]
- the set of a ship in the water, esp. the most advantageous one.
- the condition of a ship with reference to its fitness for sailing.
- the adjustment of sails, rigging, etc., with reference to wind direction and the course of the ship.
- the condition of a submarine as regards buoyancy.
a person's dress, adornment, or appearance.
material used for decoration or embellishment;
decorative trimming.
decoration of a store window for the display of merchandise;
window dressing.
a trimming by cutting, clipping, or the like.
a haircut that restores the previous cut to neatness without changing the hair style.
something that is cut off or eliminated.
[Aeron.]the attitude of an airplane with respect to all three axes, at which balance occurs in forward flight under no controls.
[Building Trades.]finished woodwork or the like used to decorate or border openings or wall surfaces, as cornices, baseboards, or moldings.
[Auto.]
- the upholstery, knobs, handles, and other equipment inside a motor car.
- ornamentation on the exterior of an automobile, esp. in metal or a contrasting color.

adj.

pleasingly neat or smart in appearance:trim lawns.
in good condition or order.
(of a person) in excellent physical condition:Swimming is a good way to keep trim.
slim;
lean.
[Obs.]good, excellent, or fine.

adv.

trimly.

bef. 900; probably continuing Old English trymman, trymian to strengthen, prepare (not recorded in Middle English), derivative of trum strong, active; akin to Irish dron strong, Greek drȳmós coppice, Latin dūrus hard. See tree

trim ′ly, adv.
trim ′ness, n.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged shear, shave, cut, lop.
6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged deck, bedeck, ornament, embellish, garnish.
18.See corresponding entry in Unabridged adornment, garnish.
26.See corresponding entry in Unabridged compact, trig, spruce.

单词	trimness
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 trim /trɪm/USA pronunciation v., trimmed, trim•ming, n., adj., trim•mer, trim•mest, adv. v. [~ + object] to put into a neat condition by clipping, paring, etc.:to trim a hedge. to remove (something unnecessary) by or as if by cutting:to trim those loose threads. to cut down; reduce; lower:to trim the sales force. Nautical, Naval Termsto adjust (the sails or yards of a ship) with attention to the direction of the wind and the course of the ship. to adorn with ornaments; esp., to decorate a store window:to trim the windows for Christmas. n. [uncountable] the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, etc. Nautical, Naval Terms[countable* usually singular] the adjustment of sails, etc., with reference to wind direction and the course of the ship. [uncountable] material used for decoration. a trimming by cutting, clipping, or the like:[countable]He didn't want a full haircut, just a (quick) trim. adj. neat or smart in appearance:trim lawns. (of a person) in excellent physical condition:Swimming is a good way to keep trim. slim; lean:a trim figure. adv. in a trim manner; trimly. trim•ly, adv. trim•mer, n. [countable] trim•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 trim (trim),USA pronunciation v., trimmed, trim•ming, n., adj., trim•mer, trim•mest, adv. v.t. to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.:to trim a hedge. to remove (something superfluous or dispensable) by or as if by cutting (often fol. by off):to trim off loose threads from a ragged edge. to cut down, as to required size or shape:trim a budget; trim a piece of wood. [Aeron.]to level off (an airship or airplane) in flight. [Naut.] to distribute the load of (a ship) so that it sits well in the water. to stow or arrange, as cargo. to adjust (the sails or yards) with reference to the direction of the wind and the course of the ship. to decorate or adorn with ornaments or embellishments:to trim a dress with fur. to arrange goods in (a store window, showcase, etc.) as a display. to prepare or adjust (a lamp, fire, etc.) for proper burning. [Informal.] to rebuke or reprove. to beat or thrash. to defeat. to dress or array (often fol. by up). v.i. [Naut.] to assume a particular position or trim in the water, as a vessel. to adjust the sails or yards with reference to the direction of the wind and the course of the ship. to pursue a neutral or cautious policy between parties. to accommodate one's views to the prevailing opinion for reasons of expediency. trim one's sails. See sail (def. 11). n. the condition, order, or fitness of a person or thing for action, work, use, etc. [Naut.] the set of a ship in the water, esp. the most advantageous one. the condition of a ship with reference to its fitness for sailing. the adjustment of sails, rigging, etc., with reference to wind direction and the course of the ship. the condition of a submarine as regards buoyancy. a person's dress, adornment, or appearance. material used for decoration or embellishment; decorative trimming. decoration of a store window for the display of merchandise; window dressing. a trimming by cutting, clipping, or the like. a haircut that restores the previous cut to neatness without changing the hair style. something that is cut off or eliminated. [Aeron.]the attitude of an airplane with respect to all three axes, at which balance occurs in forward flight under no controls. [Building Trades.]finished woodwork or the like used to decorate or border openings or wall surfaces, as cornices, baseboards, or moldings. [Auto.] the upholstery, knobs, handles, and other equipment inside a motor car. ornamentation on the exterior of an automobile, esp. in metal or a contrasting color. adj. pleasingly neat or smart in appearance:trim lawns. in good condition or order. (of a person) in excellent physical condition:Swimming is a good way to keep trim. slim; lean. [Obs.]good, excellent, or fine. adv. trimly. bef. 900; probably continuing Old English trymman, trymian to strengthen, prepare (not recorded in Middle English), derivative of trum strong, active; akin to Irish dron strong, Greek drȳmós coppice, Latin dūrus hard. See tree trim ′ly, adv. trim ′ness, n. 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged shear, shave, cut, lop. 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged deck, bedeck, ornament, embellish, garnish. 18.See corresponding entry in Unabridged adornment, garnish. 26.See corresponding entry in Unabridged compact, trig, spruce.
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