prun·ing
noun/ˈpruːnɪŋ/
/ˈpruːnɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the activity of cutting off some of the branches from a tree, bush, etc. so that it will grow better and stronger
修剪树枝；打杈 - All roses require annual pruning.
玫瑰都要年年修剪。
- All roses require annual pruning.
- the act of making something smaller by removing parts; the act of cutting out parts of something
裁减；削减；精简 - The company would benefit from a little pruning here and there.
公司如能处处精简一点，必将获益。
- The company would benefit from a little pruning here and there.