chop
🇺🇸
/tʃɑːp/
🇬🇧
/tʃɒp/
to cut into pieces with a sharp tool
Chop the vegetables before cooking them.
在烹饪之前将蔬菜切碎。
to suddenly stop or reduce something
The company will chop the budget for new projects.
公司将削减新项目的预算。
to hit downward with a quick movement
He tried to chop the ball with his hand.
他试图用手向下击球。
a thick slice of meat with a bone
We grilled pork chops for dinner.
我们晚餐烤了猪排。
a quick cutting movement
Give the onions a quick chop before adding them.
加入洋葱前快速切一下。
a downward hit with the side of the hand
He used a karate chop to break the board.
他用空手道手刀劈开了木板。
the area around the mouth
The dog licked its chops after eating.
狗吃完后舔了舔嘴巴。
skill or ability
She has the acting chops to play the lead role.
她有扮演主角的演技实力。