trim
🇬🇧 UK/trim/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLGREB1
Definitions
v.
To cut or reduce slightly to neaten; to decorate or adorn with edging or ornaments
修剪;装饰
adj.
Neat and tidy in appearance; slim and fit
整洁的;苗条的
n.
A light haircut to tidy an existing style; decorative edging or border on clothing or furniture
修剪;装饰边
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishtrimother
=trim
Common Collocations
- 1.hair trim修剪头发
- 2.trim the hedge修剪树篱
- 3.decorative trim装饰性镶边
- 4.trim down削减/瘦身
Example Sentences
- 1.
She asked the hairdresser for a quick trim to tidy up her split ends.
- 2.
The tailor added a gold trim along the collar of the jacket.
- 3.
He trimmed the hedge to keep the garden looking neat and tidy.