cutout /ˈkʌtaʊt/ (also cut-out)

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A cardboard cutout is a shape that has been cut from cardboard. 裁出的形状

  例：

  You'd swear he was a cardboard cut-out except that he'd moved his rifle.

  你会断言他是个用纸板裁出的假人，除非他动了他的来福枪。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A cutout is a device that turns off a machine automatically in particular circumstances. 保险装置 [oft N n]

  例：

  Use a kettle with an automatic cut-out so it doesn't boil for longer than necessary.

  使用一个有断流器的水壶，这样水开后它会自动断电。