cut corners

英[kʌt'kɔːnəz] 美[kʌt'kɔːnəz]
  • 抄近路(用最简捷经济的方式做事)
  • corners n.角落;转角;困境v.将...逼入困境;转弯;垄断adj.位于角落的
  • cut v.切;割;剪;削减;伤害;切牌n.切口;切;式样;剪辑
Verb:
  1. do something the cheapest or easiest way;

    "Cut corners to make a cheaper product"

    1. In order not to be late, she cut across the fields.
      为了不迟到,她抄近路穿过田野。
    2. He cut corners going home in a hurry.
      他匆匆忙忙地抄近路回家。