cut-offs
cut-offs — 名詞
1. the act of stopping something that is flowing or continuing, or of removing a pa
中斷；截斷
阻止某事物繼續或切掉一部分
the act of stopping something that is flowing or continuing, or of removing a part of something by cutting
The cut-off of electricity lasted for three hours during the storm.
暴風雨期間，電力中斷了三個小時。
the cut-off of + noun (supply/resource)
Farmers worried about the cut-off of water to their rice fields.
農民擔心稻田的供水被截斷。
The sudden cut-off of funding forced the research team to stop their work.
資金突然中斷，導致研究團隊不得不停止工作。
A quick cut-off of the damaged branch saved the rest of the tree.
快速鋸斷受損的樹枝，保住了樹的其餘部分。
- stoppage
more formal; used for supplies and services
- severance
formal; emphasis on separating connections
- interruption
softer; implies the break may be temporary
- continuation
the state of continuing without break
- supply
the provision of something that was cut off
文法句型
the cut-off of + [something]
用法筆記
Often used with of and a noun describing the thing that is stopped or removed.
2. a short, new channel that a river makes when it cuts through a bend, creating a
截彎取直
河流截彎後形成的新水道
a short, new channel that a river makes when it cuts through a bend, creating a straighter route for the water to follow
The river created a cut-off that turned the old bend into a small lake.
河流形成了一條新水道，把舊彎道變成了一個小湖。
Geologists studied the new cut-off to understand how the river changed its course.
地質學家研究這條新河道，以了解河流如何改變流向。
domain: geography
The boat could not enter the old channel because the cut-off had redirected the water.
船無法駛入舊河道，因為新水道已經把水引到別處去了。
The new cut-off carried most of the river's flow, leaving the old bend to slowly fill with silt.
新河道帶走了河流大部分的水量，舊彎道因而逐漸淤積。
- oxbow
the curved, abandoned section of the river, not the new channel
- bypass channel
a man-made version of this geographical feature
3. a valve, switch, or other mechanism that stops the flow of a substance such as g
切斷裝置
用於截斷流體或供應的工具
a valve, switch, or other mechanism that stops the flow of a substance such as gas, water, or fuel through a pipe or tube
The plumber used a pipe cut-off to remove the damaged section of the water line.
水管工用管子切斷器拆掉了水管受損的那一段。
The gas fitter installed a cut-off on the main supply line behind the boiler.
瓦斯技師在鍋爐後面的主供氣管上安裝了一個截斷閥。
collocation: cut-off on + [pipe/line]
Every boat engine needs a fuel cut-off that stops the petrol supply in an emergency.
每具船用引擎都需要一個燃油截斷閥，以便在緊急時停止供油。
Check the fuel cut-off before you attempt to repair the engine.
在修理引擎之前，先檢查燃油截斷閥。
用法筆記
Most often appears in compound nouns (pipe cut-off, fuel cut-off, steam cut-off) describing what the tool cuts.
4. a piece that has been separated from a larger whole by cutting, often a leftover
切下的部分
從較大整體切下來的碎片或餘料
a piece that has been separated from a larger whole by cutting, often a leftover or scrap
The tailor kept the cut-offs from the fabric to use as cleaning rags.
裁縫把裁下的布料碎片留著當抹布用。
plural form for scraps
The cut-offs from the steel pipe were recycled at the metal yard.
鋼管切下來的餘料在金屬回收場被重新利用。
Tom stacked the cut-offs of timber next to the workbench for later use.
Tom 把木料的切塊堆在長凳旁邊，以備日後使用。
Carlos saved the cut-offs from the oak planks to make small shelves later.
Carlos 把橡木板的切塊留下來，打算以後做小層架。
用法筆記
Commonly appears as plural (cut-offs) when referring to leftover scraps or offcuts from a larger piece.
5. short trousers made from jeans that have had their legs removed, usually at or a
牛仔短褲
將牛仔褲褲管剪短而成的短褲
short trousers made from jeans that have had their legs removed, usually at or above the knee, worn especially in warm weather
Amara wore her favourite cut-offs to the beach party last Saturday.
Amara 上週六穿著她最喜歡的牛仔短褲去海灘派對。
Jack bought an old pair of jeans from the thrift store and made cut-offs for the summer trip.
Jack 在二手店買了一條舊牛仔褲，做成夏天穿的短褲。
pair of cut-offs
The shop sells cut-offs with frayed edges for a casual, relaxed look.
這家店賣的牛仔短褲帶有磨邊，營造出休閒隨性的風格。
Mei-Lin packed a pair of cut-offs and three T-shirts for her weekend trip to Kenting.
Mei-Lin 打包了一條牛仔短褲和三件 T 恤，準備去墾丁過週末。
- jean shorts
broader term; cut-offs are homemade-looking, jean shorts can be manufactured
- denim shorts
more general; not necessarily made from cut-off jeans
用法筆記
Always takes a plural verb (these cut-offs are / the cut-offs fit). Typically stored or described as a pair of cut-offs.
常見錯誤
6. a fixed time or date after which something is no longer accepted, allowed, or po
截止日期；期限
超過後即不再受理的固定時間點
a fixed time or date after which something is no longer accepted, allowed, or possible
The cut-off for online registration is midnight on Friday.
線上報名的截止時間是週五午夜。
cut-off for + [activity]
After the cut-off date, late applications will not be considered.
截止日期過後，逾期申請將不予受理。
collocation: cut-off date
The bank sets a monthly cut-off for processing credit card payments.
銀行設定了每月信用卡繳款的截止日。
Students must submit their projects before the cut-off next Thursday.
學生必須在下週四的截止期限前提交專題報告。
What is the cut-off age for joining the youth basketball league?
參加青少年籃球聯賽的年齡上限是幾歲？
- deadline
more general; a cut-off is the exact point beyond which things are no longer possible
- limit
broader; can be spatial or quantitative rather than temporal
- closing date
formal; used for applications and registrations
文法句型
cut-off for + [something]
cut-off date/time/point
cut-offs — 動詞
1. to stop something before it has finished, often suddenly and earlier than planne
終止；中斷
突然停止某事，使其提早結束
to stop something before it has finished, often suddenly and earlier than planned
The manager cut off the discussion when it became too heated.
主管在討論變得過於激烈時中斷了談話。
Heavy rain cut off the outdoor concert after only two songs.
表演只唱了兩首歌，大雨就中斷了戶外演唱會。
The general cut off all negotiations when the rebels attacked the village.
將軍在叛軍攻擊村莊後終止了所有談判。
Amit's father cut off his allowance after he failed all his classes.
Amit 的父親在他所有科目都不及格後，停止了他的零用錢。
- terminate
formal; implies a definite and official end
- halt
emphasises bringing to a sudden stop, often temporarily
- discontinue
more neutral; stopping something that was regular or ongoing
- continue
to keep something going without stopping
文法句型
cut off + [something/someone]
cut + [something] + off
用法筆記
Frequently used with abstract nouns as the object: negotiations, funding, conversation, support.
2. to prevent something such as water, electricity, or essential supplies from cont
切斷；阻斷
阻止水、電等供應繼續流通
to prevent something such as water, electricity, or essential supplies from continuing to flow or reach a place
The repair team cut off the water supply to fix the broken pipe.
維修人員切斷了供水，以便修理破裂的水管。
cut off + supply/flow
The military cut off food deliveries to the city during the conflict.
軍方在衝突期間切斷了運往該城市的糧食供應。
Remember to cut off the gas before you remove the old stove.
記得在拆掉舊爐子之前先把瓦斯關掉。
The hurricane cut off the electricity supply to the entire coastal region.
颶風切斷了整個沿海地區的電力供應。
文法句型
cut off + [resource] + from + [place]
cut + [resource] + off
用法筆記
The object is typically a resource or supply (water, power, food, fuel, communication). When used with from, indicates the place or person deprived.
3. to make a person, group, or place separate and unable to interact with others or
隔絕；孤立
使人或地方無法與外界聯繫
to make a person, group, or place separate and unable to interact with others or access services
The village was cut off from the rest of the island by the flood.
洪水使這個村莊與島上其他地方隔絕。
passive: be cut off from + [place]
When his phone battery died, Tom felt completely cut off from his family.
手機沒電時，Tom 覺得完全與家人失去了聯繫。
The mountains cut off the small town from the nearest hospital.
群山使這個小鎮與最近的醫院隔絕開來。
Elderly people who live alone can become cut off from their community.
獨居的老年人可能會變得與社區隔絕。
- isolate
more formal; can be deliberate or natural
- separate
broader; does not always imply total lack of contact
- quarantine
specific to health contexts; deliberate isolation
文法句型
be cut off from + [place/person/group]
用法筆記
Very common in the passive voice (be cut off / become cut off / feel cut off). The from prepositional phrase is almost always present.
常見錯誤
4. to decide that a person, especially a family member, will receive no money or pr
剝奪繼承權
決定不讓某人繼承遺產
to decide that a person, especially a family member, will receive no money or property from your will after your death
The old man cut off his eldest son after the family argument.
那位老人在家庭爭吵後剝奪了大兒子的繼承權。
cut + [person] + off (financial disinheritance)
In some families, parents cut off children who marry against their wishes.
在某些家庭中，父母會剝奪違背他們意願結婚的子女的繼承權。
Elena's grandmother threatened to cut her off if she dropped out of medical school.
Elena 的祖母威脅說，如果她從醫學院輟學，就斷絕她的繼承權。
The will stated that the rebellious nephew had been cut off completely.
遺囑中明確表示，那位叛逆的姪子已被完全剝奪繼承權。
- disinherit
formal legal term; more specific than cut off
- disown
rejects the person entirely, not just financially
- inherit
to receive money or property from someone after their death
文法句型
cut + [someone] + off
cut + [someone] + off without + [something]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3 (isolate): disinheritance is specifically about money and property, not social connection, though the two often occur together.
5. to tell a customer in a bar or restaurant that they have had enough alcohol and
停止供酒
酒保決定不再為顧客倒酒
to tell a customer in a bar or restaurant that they have had enough alcohol and cannot buy another drink
The bartender cut off the young man after he had drunk four beers.
酒保在那個年輕男子喝了四杯啤酒後停止為他倒酒。
Diego was cut off by the waiter because he could barely stand up.
Diego 被服務生停止供酒，因為他幾乎站不穩。
passive: was cut off
The manager told the staff to cut off any customer who seemed too drunk.
經理告訴員工，只要有人看起來喝得太醉就停止供酒。
Layla politely asked the bartender to cut her off after two glasses of wine.
Layla 喝了兩杯葡萄酒後客氣地請酒保不要再倒給她。
- stop serving
more neutral and literal; less idiomatic than cut off
文法句型
cut + [someone] + off
be cut off
用法筆記
Used in bars and pubs. The bartender or server is the subject; the customer is the object. A customer can also request to be cut off voluntarily.
6. to stop a machine, engine, or motor from running by operating a switch, button,
關閉；關掉
操作開關使機器或引擎停止運轉
to stop a machine, engine, or motor from running by operating a switch, button, or valve
Kenji cut off the engine and listened for any strange noises.
Kenji 關掉引擎，仔細聽有沒有奇怪的聲響。
cut off + engine
The alarm system cuts off the power automatically when it detects smoke.
警報系統偵測到煙霧時會自動切斷電源。
cuts off + power automatically (automatic action)
Make sure you cut off the motor before you try to refuel the boat.
在給船加油之前，一定要先關掉馬達。
Before leaving the workshop, Ben cut off the compressor and checked the doors.
Ben 在離開工作室前關掉了壓縮機，並檢查了門窗。
文法句型
cut off + [machine/engine]
cut + [machine/engine] + off
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (block supply): sense 6 is about turning off a machine or device that is running, while sense 2 is about preventing a resource from flowing.
常見錯誤
7. to stop someone from speaking, especially by breaking a telephone connection or
打斷；中斷通話
阻止某人說話，尤指電話斷線
to stop someone from speaking, especially by breaking a telephone connection or by suddenly interrupting
The phone call was cut off halfway through because of a bad signal.
電話講到一半因為訊號不好而斷線了。
passive: was cut off (phone call)
Every time Hana tried to explain, the man cut her off with a wave of his hand.
每次 Hana 想解釋，那個男人就揮手打斷她。
Aunt Rosa cut off my brother Lin when he tried to explain his side of the argument.
Rosa 阿姨打斷了我弟弟 Lin 的話，他正想解釋自己對那場爭論的看法。
The connection was cut off before Omar could give his address.
Omar 還沒來得及說出地址，通訊就中斷了。
- interrupt
more neutral; can be polite or impolite
- break in
phrasal verb; joining the conversation rather than stopping it
- disconnect
specifically about phone or electronic calls
文法句型
cut + [someone] + off
be/get cut off
用法筆記
Frequently used passive (get cut off / be cut off) because the interruption is often unexpected or out of the speaker's control.
常見錯誤
8. if a machine, engine, or device cuts off, it stops working or operating, often a
停止運轉；熄火
機器或引擎自動停止工作
if a machine, engine, or device cuts off, it stops working or operating, often automatically or unexpectedly
The engine cut off suddenly in the middle of the highway.
引擎在高速公路半路上突然熄火了。
intransitive: engine + cuts off
The heating system cuts off automatically when the room reaches the right temperature.
暖氣系統在室溫達到設定值時會自動停止運轉。
The generator cut off during the night, so the freezer began to warm up.
發電機在夜間停止運轉，導致冰櫃開始升溫。
If the safety sensor is triggered, the machine cuts off immediately.
如果安全感應器被觸發，機器會立即停止運作。
文法句型
[machine/engine] + cuts off
用法筆記
This is the only intransitive sense. No object follows cut off. The subject is always a machine, engine, or system. Distinguish from sense 6 (transitive, someone turns something off).
常見錯誤
❌ 'The computer cut off.' → 'The computer shut down.' — cut off is used for engines and motors, not computers or electronic devices.