curtailing

v.

  • 柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典

1. VERB 缩短;减缩;限制 If you curtail something, you reduce or limit it. 
  • NATO plans to curtail the number of troops being sent to the region...

    北约计划缩减派往该地区的士兵数量。

  • I told Louie that old age would curtail her activities in time...

    我告诉路易,一上年纪她的活动量就会减少。

  • His powers will be severely curtailed.

    他的权力将受到极大的限制。