pruning [pru:nɪŋ]

例句:

• They may require too much pruning or attract bugs.
  来自WSJ
• A sapling needs pruning, a child discipline.
  小树要砍, 小孩要管.
  
• In writing an essay one must do a lot of pruning.
  写文章要下一番剪裁的工夫.
  
• Firms are cutting investment and pruning their product ranges.
  公司正在减少投资，缩减产品系列。
  
• The proper low pruning must follow in spring.
  来自THETIMES
• The corporation would also benefit from judicious pruning.
  来自THETIMES