curtail

动词

1. 1

   缩减、削减正式

   The city had to curtail spending on public transportation this year.

   市政府今年必须缩减公共运输的支出。

2. 2

   缩短、提前结束

   Heavy rain forced us to curtail our trip by two days.

   大雨迫使我们把行程缩短了两天。

3. 3

   限制、剥夺正式

   The new law curtails the right to protest in public spaces.

   新法限制了在公共场所抗议的权利。