axe
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT An axe is a tool used for cutting wood. It consists of a heavy metal blade that is sharp at one edge and attached by its other edge to the end of a long handle. 斧子
2. V-T If someone's job or something such as a public service or a television programme is axed, it is ended suddenly and without discussion. 被砍掉[usu passive]
Community projects are being axed by hard-pressed social services departments. 社区项目正遭到受困社会服务部门的削减。
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axe /æks/ (axing,axed,axes)
[英国英语]AM usually ax
剑桥词典
- a tool that has a heavy iron or steel blade at the end of a long wooden handle , used for cutting wood
斧，斧子
Julian used an axe to chop down the old apple tree . 朱利安用斧子砍倒了那棵老苹果树。
the axe (US also the ax)
the situation in which someone loses their job
解雇；裁员；开除
Over 500 staff are facing the axe. 500多位员工面临被解雇的命运。
get the axe (US also get the ax)
When a service , plan , etc. gets the axe, it is stopped or prevented from happening .
（业务、计划等）被取消，被撤销，被砍掉
Religious programmes will be the first to get the axe if she's put in charge of the station . 如果她负责电台工作，宗教节目将首先被砍掉。