cut something off
phrasal verb with cut verb uk/kʌt/ us/kʌt/ cutting | cut
(REMOVE)
A2 （用锋利的刀具等）去除，切除，剪去
to remove a part of something to make it smaller or shorter, using a sharp tool such as a knife
Remember to cut off the fat before you fry the steak. 煎牛排时记得先把肥肉去掉。
- More examples
- They cut off all the overhanging branches.
- He had his hand cut off in an industrial accident.
- He cut off his hair for charity.
- I cut the peel off the orange.
- We had to cut off the bed's legs to get it through the door.
(STOP)
B2 中断，切断（电力、物资供应等）
to stop providing something such as electricity, supplies, etc.
If this bill is not paid within five days, your gas supply will be cut off. 要是5日内不付清账单，将停止对你的煤气供应。
The aim was to cut off the enemy's escape route/supplies. 目的是阻断敌人的逃跑路线／物资供应。