trim
/trɪm; trɪm/ v
(-mm-)
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(a) [Tn, Tn.p]
make (sth) neat or smooth by cutting away irregular parts （藉切除不规则的部分）使（某物）整齐或光滑; 整修, 修剪（某物）
trim the top of a hedge 修剪树篱
trim one's beard (back) 修胡子.
(b) [Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p]
~ sth (off sth/off) remove sth or reduce sth by cutting （用切、 割、 剪、 砍等方式）除去或削减某物
The article's too long. Can you trim it (by a quarter)? 这篇文章太长. 你能删减（四分之一）吗?
Please trim the excess fat off (the meat). 请把过多的肥膘（从肉上）切掉.
I trimmed an inch off the hem of this skirt 我把这条裙子的下摆剪短了一英寸.
We had to trim a lot off our travel budget. 我们当时只好大量削减旅行预算. =>Usage at clip2 用法见clip2.2 [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth (with sth) decorate or ornament sth 装饰某物
trim a dress with lace 用花边装饰连衣裙
a hat trimmed with flowers 用花装饰的帽子.
3 [Tn] make (a boat, a ship or an aircraft) evenly balanced by arranging the position of the cargo or passengers 调整货物或乘客的位置使（船或飞机）平稳.
4 [Tn] set (sails) to suit the wind 调整（船帆）以适应风向. trim, n
1 [C usu sing 通常作单数]
trimming of hair, etc 修剪毛发等
The lawn needs a trim. 草坪得修剪了.
2 [C, U] decorations or fittings for clothes, furniture, etc （衣物、 家具等的）饰物或配件
a yard of gold trim 一码的金色边饰
The car is available with black or red trim, ie upholstery, etc. 这种汽车的装修（即坐具等）有黑色的也有红色的.
3 (idm 习语) be in/get into `trim be/get ready or fit 准备好; 健康适宜
in good, proper, excellent, etc trim 身体好、 健康、 极佳等
She's got a month to get into trim for the race. 她参加径赛前有一个月的准备时间.