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(a) [Tn, Tn.p]
make (sth) neat or smooth by cutting away irregular parts (藉切除不規則的部分)使(某物)整齊或光滑; 整修, 修剪(某物)
trim the top of a hedge 修剪樹籬
trim one's beard (back) 修胡子.
(b) [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p]
~ sth (off sth/off) remove sth or reduce sth by cutting (用切、 割、 剪、 砍等方式)除去或削減某物
The article's too long. Can you trim it (by a quarter)? 這篇文章太長. 你能刪減(四分之一)嗎?
Please trim the excess fat off (the meat). 請把過多的肥膘(從肉上)切掉.
I trimmed an inch off the hem of this skirt 我把這條裙子的下擺剪短了一英寸.
We had to trim a lot off our travel budget. 我們當時只好大量削減旅行預算. =>Usage at clip2 用法見clip2.2 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (with sth) decorate or ornament sth 裝飾某物
trim a dress with lace 用花邊裝飾連衣裙
a hat trimmed with flowers 用花裝飾的帽子.
3 [Tn] make (a boat, a ship or an aircraft) evenly balanced by arranging the position of the cargo or passengers 調整貨物或乘客的位置使(船或飛機)平穩.
4 [Tn] set (sails) to suit the wind 調整(船帆)以適應風向. trim, n
1 [C usu sing 通常作單數]
trimming of hair, etc 修剪毛發等
The lawn needs a trim. 草坪得修剪了.
2 [C, U] decorations or fittings for clothes, furniture, etc (衣物、 家具等的)飾物或配件
a yard of gold trim 一碼的金色邊飾
The car is available with black or red trim, ie upholstery, etc. 這種汽車的裝修(即坐具等)有黑色的也有紅色的.
3 (idm 習語) be in/get into `trim be/get ready or fit 準備好; 健康適宜
in good, proper, excellent, etc trim 身體好、 健康、 極佳等
She's got a month to get into trim for the race. 她參加徑賽前有一個月的準備時間.