curtailed
v. 截断,缩短( curtail的过去式和过去分词 )
If you curtail something, you reduce or limit it.
NATO plans to curtail the number of troops being sent to the region...
北约计划缩减派往该地区的士兵数量。
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.
他的权力将受到极大的限制。
-- Grain losses can be curtailed.
-- 节约粮食有潜力.
A sudden fog came on, and she curtailed her walk.
一阵突如其来的浓雾使她缩短了散步的路程.
He found that the reinforcement in the slab is curtailed.
他已发现板内钢筋削减.
I eschewed upbraiding, I curtailed remonstrance.
我避免责备,少作规劝.