Word · Frequency #5969
trims
修剪;削减;修整
trims is the third person singular of trim.
核心释义
To cut off a small amount from something in order to make it neat or to reduce it; to remove excess.
- 1.
略微减少;修剪;尤指去除多余部分。
To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
- 2.
装饰或点缀;尤指圣诞树。
To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
- 3.
调整操纵面的位置,有时使用配平片,以改变或消除飞机在松开驾驶舱操纵装置时的俯仰、滚转或偏航趋势。
To adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs, so as to modify or eliminate the aircraft's tendency to pitch, roll, or yaw when the cockpit controls are released.
- 4.
通过移动货物或压载物来调整相对水面的角度;为航行进行调整;使船在水中保持或呈现特定姿态或配平。
To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
- 5.
调整(船帆)相对于风的角度,尤其是使其处于最有利的角度。
To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
- 6.
使整洁;为任何目的整理就绪;使合适、整洁或悦目;调整。
To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
- 7.
整理;使平滑。
To dress; to make smooth.
- 8.
更换(弧光灯的)碳棒。
To change the carbon rods of (an arc lamp).
装饰;点缀;使整洁;整理;打磨;使平滑;调整配平;配平;调整(船舶)平衡;调整船身姿态
用法In use
I need to trim the hedge before the weekend.
用法提示:trim 作及物动词,接宾语 hedge,表示“修剪”;此句用不定式结构。
She trimmed the ends of her hair every few months.
用法提示:trimmed 是 trim 的过去式,作谓语,表示“修剪了”。
He is trimming the overgrown branches with a pair of shears.
用法提示:is trimming 是 trim 的现在进行时,表示“正在修剪”。
trim sth (off sth)
off 后接被去除的部分;也可说 trim sth from sth。
Trim the excess fat off the meat before cooking.
烹饪前把肉上多余的肥肉修剪掉。
trim sth (back)
back 表示“削减幅度”,常可省略;用于经费、开支等。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- trim costs
- 削减成本
- The company decided to trim costs by reducing travel expenses.公司决定通过减少差旅费用来削减成本。
- trim a hedge
- 修剪树篱
- Grandpa usually trims the hedge on Sunday mornings.爷爷通常在周日早上修剪树篱。
- trim one's beard
- 修剪胡须
- He trims his beard every few weeks.他每隔几周修剪一次胡须。
- trim a Christmas tree
- 装饰圣诞树
- The whole family gathered to trim the Christmas tree.全家人聚在一起装饰圣诞树。
- trim the sails
- 调整船帆
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象修剪一棵 tree:开头 tr 像树的枝杈,剪掉多余部分,留下整齐的 trim。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:理发、园艺修剪、修整衣物边角 该义项表示去除多余部分使其整齐,多用于日常理发、修枝或整理物品边角等具体场景,在口语和一般书面语中都较常见,属于中性表达。
语法说明Grammar Note
作为动词,既可作及物动词(修剪、整理某物),也可作不及物动词(调整、见风使舵)。常与off(切除)、down(缩减)、back(剪短)等介词搭配。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词都与 trim 的末尾 /ɪm/ 押韵:slim、dim、brim、grim、him、swim。注意拼写相似的 time /taɪm/ 和 term /tɜːm/ 发音不同,不要混淆。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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