whittle

whittle v.

切, 削, 削減, 損害

n.

切肉用大刀, 屠刀

英英解釋:名詞whittle:
1. English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996)
同義詞：Frank Whittle, Sir Frank Whittle
動詞whittle:
1. cut small bits or pare shavings from
同義詞：pare

習慣用語

whittle away[down] 薄薄地削去 削減, 減弱