cutting

cutting
noun
  1. (常作 cuttings)a piece cut off from something, especially what remains when something is being trimmed or prepared
    割下的东西
    grass cuttings.
    割下的草。
    ■(Brit.)an article or other piece cut from a newspaper or periodical
    (英)剪报
    ■a piece cut from a plant for propagation
    插条
  2. an open passage excavated through higher ground for a railway, road, or canal
    (铁路、公路等)路堑;河道
adjective
  1. capable of cutting something
    锋利的
    the cutting blades of the hedge trimmer.
    树篱剪的锋利刀片。
    ■(figurative)(especially of a comment) causing emotional pain; hurtful
    (喻)(尤指评论)尖锐的,刺人的,伤人的
    a cutting remark.
    刺人的话语。
    ■(figurative)(of the wind) bitterly cold
    (喻)(风)刺骨的
派生
cuttingly
adverb
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