nomic slowdown, many banks are forced to cut back on lending. 在经济衰退时,许多银行被迫削减贷款。Рeat, drink, or use less of sth., esp. in order to improve your health (尤指为了健康而)少吃,少喝,减少РYou should cut back on sugar to lose some weight. 你要减轻体重就应该少吃糖。Рcut cornersРdo sth. less carefully or thoroughly than you should, because you are trying to save time or moneyР(为节省时间或金钱而)草草行事,偷工减料РDon’t cut corners with this part of the exercise; it’s what makes you have muscles. 做这部分练习时不要偷懒,正是这个部分的练习能让你锻炼出肌肉。Рbit by bitРgradually 逐渐地;一点一点地РBit by bit, he is improving, but he still has a long way to go to win the contest. 他正在一点点地提高,但是要赢得比赛他还有很长的一段路要走。Рburn the midnight oilР(infml.) work or study until late at night 挑灯夜战;开夜车РYou’d better not burn the midnight oil every day; it is harmful to your health. 你最好不要每天开夜车,这会伤害你的身体健康。
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