- whittle down
- v. 削减，削弱
同义词
参考例子
- 1.The stick has been whittled down to a sharp point.
- 这根木棍被削成了尖头。
- 2.Profits are whittle down by the ever-rising cost of energy.
- 不断增长的能源成本使利润下降。
- 3.China is also trying to whittle down iron-ore prices in talks with Rio and other suppliers.
- 中国还试图通过与力拓和其它供应商的谈判削减铁矿石的价格。
英文解释
- v.
- 1.cut away in small pieces
网络释义
- whittle down
- 削减; 削弱; 削薄;
- whittle the field down
- 逐渐减少;
- whittle down expenses
- 削减费用;
- whittle down to size
- 大事化小 小事化无;
- whittle down expense
- 削减费用;