ax
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/æks/
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/æks/
A tool with a handle and a sharp metal blade for cutting wood or trees.
He used an ax to chop firewood for the campfire.
그는 캠프파이어용 장작을 쳐내기 위해 도끼를 사용했다.
When someone gets the ax, they lose their job; when a project gets the ax, it is stopped.
The new project got the ax due to budget cuts.
예산 삭감으로 인해 새 프로젝트가 취소되었다.
To remove or stop a service or system, often to save money.
The company decided to ax the underperforming product line.
회사는 실적이 좋지 않은 제품 라인을 중단하기로 결정했다.
To remove someone from their job.
The manager had to ax several employees after the merger.
합병 후 매니저는 여러 직원들을 해고해야 했다.
To kill someone with an ax.
In the story, the villain tried to ax his enemy.
이야기에서 악당은 그의 적을 도끼로 죽이려고 했다.