axing的中文翻譯是什麼意思

N-COUNT斧;斧子

An axe is a tool used for cutting wood. It consists of a heavy metal blade which is sharp at one edge and attached by its other edge to the end of a long handle.

VERB解僱;裁減;削減;撤銷

If someone's job or something such as a public service or a television programme is axed, it is ended suddenly and without discussion.

• Community projects are being axed by hard-pressed social services departments.

  處於困境的社會服務部門被迫砍掉社羣專案。

N-SING（通常為節省資金而進行的）解僱，撤銷，關閉

If a person or institution is facing the axe, that person is likely to lose their job or that institution is likely to be closed, usually in order to save money.

• St Bartholomew's is one of four London hospitals facing the axe.

  聖巴塞洛繆醫院是倫敦4個面臨關閉的醫院之一。

PHRASE有私心；有個人打算；另有企圖

If someone has an axe to grind, they are doing something for selfish reasons.

• He seems like a decent bloke and I've got no axe to grind with him.

  他看上去像是個正派的傢伙，而且我對他沒有任何企圖。