chop
🇺🇸
/tʃɑːp/
🇬🇧
/tʃɒp/
to cut into pieces with a sharp tool
Chop the vegetables before cooking them.
在烹飪之前將蔬菜切碎。
to suddenly stop or reduce something
The company will chop the budget for new projects.
公司將削減新項目的預算。
to hit downward with a quick movement
He tried to chop the ball with his hand.
他試圖用手向下擊球。
a thick slice of meat with a bone
We grilled pork chops for dinner.
我們晚餐烤了豬排。
a quick cutting movement
Give the onions a quick chop before adding them.
加入洋蔥前快速切一下。
a downward hit with the side of the hand
He used a karate chop to break the board.
他用空手道手刀劈開了木板。
the area around the mouth
The dog licked its chops after eating.
狗吃完後舔了舔嘴巴。
skill or ability
She has the acting chops to play the lead role.
她有扮演主角的演技實力。