chops; chopped; chopping
chops; chopped; chopping
Learner's definition of CHOP
[+ object]
: to cut (something) into pieces by hitting it with the sharp edge of an ax, knife, etc.切;剁;劈;砍 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻
chop and change
British, informal
: to keep changing your mind, your way of doing something, etc.变化无常;没有定见;朝三暮四
chop down
[phrasal verb] chop (something) down or chop down (something)
: to cut (a tree, bush, etc.) at the bottom so that it falls to the ground砍倒,伐倒(树木、灌木等)
chop off
[phrasal verb] chop (something) off or chop off (something)
: to remove (something) by cutting切下;剪掉;砍掉
chop up
[phrasal verb] chop (something) up or chop up (something)
: to cut (something) into small pieces切碎;剁碎:砍碎 2 chop /ˈtʃɑːp/ noun
plural chops
plural chops
Learner's definition of CHOP
[count]
1
: a small piece of meat that usually includes a bone from an animal's side排骨 2
a : the act of hitting something with the sharp edge of an ax, knife, etc.劈;剁;砍;切 b : the act of hitting someone or something with the side of your hand掌劈
for the chop
British, informal
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used to say that someone is going to lose a job or that something is being stopped or canceled(人)可能被裁员;(事)可能被终止,可能被取消
get the chop
British, informal
: to lose your job被辞退;被炒鱿鱼
give (someone) the chop
British, informal
: to take someone's job away辞退;炒…的鱿鱼