trim [ 'trimz ]

• n.
  • a state of arrangement or appearance

    "in good trim"

    同义词： trimness

  • a decoration or adornment on a garment

    "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt"

    同义词： trimming passementerie

  • attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
  • cutting down to the desired size or shape

    同义词： trimming clipping

• v.
  • remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

    "trim the photograph"; "trim lumber"

    同义词： pare

  • decorate, as with ornaments

    "trim the christmas tree"; "trim a shop window"

  • cut down on; make a reduction in

    同义词： reduce cut down cut back trim down trim back cut bring down

  • balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

    "trim an airplane"

  • be in equilibrium during a flight

    "The airplane trimmed"

  • decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

    同义词： garnish dress

  • cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

    同义词： snip clip crop lop dress prune cut back

  • cut closely

    "trim my beard"

    同义词： shave

  • adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
• adj.
  • thin and fit

    "a body kept trim by exercise"

    同义词： spare

  • of places; characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder

    "a trim little sailboat"

    同义词： shipshape well-kept

  • neat and smart in appearance

    "a trim beard"

    同义词： clean-cut trig

  • severely simple in line or design

    同义词： tailored

以上来源于: WordNet