pare
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/per/
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/peə(r)/
To remove the outer layer from something, like peeling a fruit.
She pares the apple with a small knife.
彼女は小さな包丁でリンゴをむいています。
To make something smaller by removing parts of it.
The company pared down the budget to save money.
会社は予算を削減してお金を節約しました。
To trim the edges of something, like cutting your nails.
I need to pare my nails before the job interview.
就職面接の前に爪を切らなければなりません。