| 释义 |
cut corners
[英] [kʌt ˈkɔ:nəz]
[美] [kʌt ˈkɔrnɚz]
[短语] 抄近路；偷工减料；节省开支
词频排名 30316/55435
学习人数 877
难度等级 5/10
认知比例 31.69%
例句
I never cut corners or tried to save on expenses.
我从来不偷工减料，或试图以节省开支。
"When you have seven children, you have to learn how to cut corners."
当你有七个孩子时，你不得不学会如何节省。
There's a temptation to cut corners when you're pushed for time.
时间紧迫时你会很想走捷径。
助记
词源
cut切割，corner，角落。切除了边边角角，行走可以认为路程减少，施工可以认为减少原料。
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