trim

🇬🇧 UK/trim/🇺🇸 US
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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 English
trimother
=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.

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