cuttingKK [ˈkʌtɪŋ] ｜ /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
GEPT 中高級
C1noun
the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge
She carefully used the knife, cutting through the thick crust of the fresh-baked bread.
B2noun
the act of cutting something into parts
I used a sharp knife for the cutting of the vegetables.
切割；裁切行為
B2noun
the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends
I was running late for the party, so I resorted to cutting my hair myself to save time.
C1noun
a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
In order to grow more roses, she took a cutting from her favorite rosebush and planted it in a pot to encourage new root growth.
C1noun
removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
The sculptor was meticulously cutting away pieces of marble to reveal the exquisite form of his masterpiece.
B1noun
an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
She saved a cutting of the article to show her friends.
剪報；報刊摘錄
C1noun
a piece cut off from the main part of something
She took a cutting from her favorite houseplant to propagate a new one.
B2noun
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
The film editor spent hours carefully cutting together the footage to create a seamless and engaging final product.