cuttings
US /ˈkʌtɪŋz/
UK /ˈkʌtɪŋz/
複數名詞
1.
插枝
pieces cut from a plant for propagation
範例:
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She took several rose cuttings to start new plants.
她取了幾段玫瑰插枝來培育新植物。
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The gardener carefully prepared the cuttings for planting.
園丁仔細地準備了用於種植的插枝。
2.
剪報
articles or excerpts cut from newspapers or magazines
範例:
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She kept a scrapbook of newspaper cuttings about her favorite band.
她收集了一本關於她最喜歡的樂隊的報紙剪報。
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The editor reviewed the cuttings from various publications.
編輯審閱了各種出版物的剪報。