Some measures need to is take to cut out the dead wood and streamline production.

应采取措施裁汰冗员，以提高生产效率。

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When we cut the dead wood out, all our departments will run more smoothly.

如果我们能把冗余的人员都裁掉，那么所有部门的营运会更加顺利的。

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If you cut out some of the dead wood, the firm might begin to show a profit.

如果你能裁减一些冗员，公司可能就会赢得。

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Japan Inc. is now on notice: Cut out the dead wood that has burdened the economy the past decade or the market and the bankruptcy courts will be allowed to burn it out.

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