cut down

US /kʌt daʊn/
UK /kʌt daʊn/
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1.

줄이다, 삭감하다

to reduce the amount or number of something

:
You need to cut down on sugar if you want to be healthier.
더 건강해지고 싶다면 설탕을 줄여야 해.
The company decided to cut down on expenses.
회사는 비용을 줄이기로 결정했다.
2.

베어내다, 벌목하다

to fell a tree or other plant by cutting its trunk

:
They had to cut down the old oak tree because it was diseased.
그들은 병든 오래된 참나무를 베어내야 했다.
The loggers will cut down trees in this forest next month.
벌목꾼들은 다음 달에 이 숲의 나무들을 베어낼 것이다.