For example, engineers were pushed to combine functions into fewer parts and systems. Their aim: cut the number of components in a car by half.

例如要求工程师用较少的部件和系统实现其功能，他们的目标是达到将汽车中使用的零部件数量减半。

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Panasonic said it may cut production of TV components if sales remain weak through the holiday season.

松下电器表示，如果假日季节销售仍然疲软，公司可能会下调电视部件的产量。

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And the consolidation of components and increased use of conference calling to replace meetings has cut down on travel and airline usage.

这些整合的部分和增加使用会议呼叫来代替会议，削减了旅行(次数)和航线的使用。

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When it needed to cut costs to cope with a strong yen a few years ago, the Japanese firm acknowledged Chrysler's prowess by taking apart a little Neon car to see how the Americans had cut components to a minimum and designed for low-cost and simplicity.

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All the more reason to cut the excessive components of spending now.

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Such robots are useful in foundries that cut and grind components.

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