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单词 curtail
释义 curtail /kɜːˈteɪl/ vt.
1.(cut short)+ visit, holiday缩短;截短

The minister fell ill and his visit had to be curtailed.部长生病了, 出访只好提前结束。

Pressure of work will necessarily curtail the amount of time you can spend on each particular job.工作压力必然将会减少你花在每项具体工作上的时间。

2.(restrict)+ activities, freedom限制;约束

further legislation to curtail basic union rights进一步限制工会基本权利的法规

I told Louie that old age would curtail her activities in time.我告诉路易, 一上年纪她的活动量就会减少。

His powers will be severely curtailed.他的权力将受到严格限制。

3.(reduce)+ expenses, numbers削减;缩减

Many countries are under pressure to curtail public expenditure.许多国家都面临削减公共开支的压力。

NATO plans to curtail the number of troops being sent to the region.北大西洋公约组织计划缩减派往该地区的军队数量。

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