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.
그녀는 작은 칼로 사과를 깎습니다.
To make something smaller by removing parts of it.
The company pared down the budget to save money.
회사는 예산을 줄여 돈을 절약합니다.
To trim the edges of something, like cutting your nails.
I need to pare my nails before the job interview.
면접 전에 손톱을 다듬어야 합니다.