| Cut | |||
| Czasownik frazowy | Definicja | Przykład | Tłumaczenie |
| cut across |
= (tr) take a shorter way |
We cut across the field to save time. |
iść na skróty |
| cut back (on) |
= (tr) reduce (expenses, production); cut down on |
It’s time we cut back (on) a little. | zredukować, zmniejszyć (ilość produkcji) |
| cut in |
= 1) (int) move suddenly in front of another car; = 2) (int) interrupt |
1) A car cut in and forced us to slow down. 2) ‘That’s rubbish,’ Sue cut in. |
1) wepchnąć się przed (o samochodzie) 2) przeszkadzać, przerywać |
| cut into |
= (tr) interrupt |
A loud rap on his office door cut into his thoughts. | przeszkadzać, przerywać |
| cut off |
= 1) (tr) disconnect = 2) (tr) isolate (usually places) |
1) They cut off the electricity last week. 2) Why did all his friends suddenly cut him off? |
1) odłączyć, odciąć; 2) odciąć, odizolować |
| cut out |
= (tr) omit, exclude |
I'm cutting out sugar from my diet. | wyciąć, pominąć |
| be cut out for/to be |
= be suited for (a profession) |
Bill was really cut out for a parent./Bill was really cut out to be a parent. |
być stworzonym do czegoś, nadawać się |
| cut up |
= (tr) cut into small pieces |
At this stage, your child will need someone to cut up her food for her. | pociąć na małe kawałki |