| 释义 |
| | | | VERB | | | | | /pruːn/ | | | | | 1 | prune to remove parts of a tree or plant , for example to make it grow better 修剪，修整（树木） | We’ ll need to prune back the branches this year. 今年我们有必要把枝条修剪成原来的样子。 | | | | | 2 | to get rid of something you do not need or want , especially in order to reduce the size or cost of something （尤指为缩减规模或降低成本）削减，裁减 | Companies must continually prune costs to stay competitive. 公司必须不断削减成本以保持竞争力。 | | | |