cutting
/ˈkʌtɪŋ/
CEFR level C1Topic EmotionWord #5715 in the learning path
尖刻的；伤人的
Definitions
adj. Intended to hurt someone through harsh criticism or unkind remarks.
尖刻的；伤人的
n. An article or picture cut out of a newspaper.
剪报
n. A deep passage dug through land for a road or railway.
路堑
Example
His cutting remark about her cooking spoiled the meal.
他对她厨艺的尖刻评价破坏了用餐的气氛。
Cutting comments from teachers can discourage students from asking questions and participating actively in class.
教师尖刻的评论可能使学生不敢提问，也不愿积极参与课堂活动。
Collocations
- cutting remark
- newspaper cutting
- railway cutting
Word family
- cut (v.)
- cuttingly (adv.)
- cutter (n.)
Usage tip
剪报在英式英语中叫cutting，美式常用clipping。
FAQ
- What does cutting mean?
- Intended to hurt someone through harsh criticism or unkind remarks. An article or picture cut out of a newspaper. A deep passage dug through land for a road or railway.
- How is cutting pronounced?
- UK /ˈkʌtɪŋ/, US /ˈkʌtɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
