transitive. To reduce (a thing) by cutting or shaving away portions; to bring down in size, extent, or amount, esp. in a number of small…
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| 释义 | the world > space > extension in space > reduction in size or extent > reduce in size or extent [verb (transitive)] > gradually > by removal of pieces (5) parea1475 transitive. To reduce (a thing) by cutting or shaving away portions; to bring down in size, extent, or amount, esp. in a number of small… nipa1585 transitive. Chiefly Scottish and English regional. To strip or make bare by pinching or biting; to remove small portions of, to reduce the amount… thwittle1593 transitive. To pare down or away, to whittle (also intransitive): = thwite, v. whittle1724 transitive. To cut thin slices or shavings from the surface of (a stick, etc.); to dress or pare with a knife; to reduce or sharpen by doing this… fine1750 transitive. Chiefly with away, down. To make (gradually) thinner or smaller; to reduce (an immaterial thing) in extent, intensity, or degree; to… |
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