prune

US /pruːn/
UK /pruːn/
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1.

削減, 修剪, 精簡

to reduce something by removing parts that are not necessary or wanted

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The company decided to prune its less profitable divisions.
公司決定削減其利潤較低的部門。
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You should prune your essay to make it more concise.
你應該刪減你的文章，使其更簡潔。
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trimcut backreduceshortencurtail
2.

修剪, 剪枝

to cut off dead or unwanted branches or stems from a plant in order to improve its growth or shape

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It's important to prune rose bushes in late winter.
在冬末修剪玫瑰叢很重要。
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The gardener was busy pruning the fruit trees.
園丁正忙著修剪果樹。
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trimcliplopcutsnip
1.

西梅, 梅乾

a dried plum, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking

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She added prunes to the stew for a touch of sweetness.
她把西梅加到燉菜裡，增加了一絲甜味。
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Prunes are known for their high fiber content.
西梅以其高纖維含量而聞名。
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dried plum
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pruning shears