trim in Chinese
trim in Chinese is 苗條, 补偿, 盘子 — trim means to cut away excess from something to neaten it.
trim in Chinese
苗條
Pronounced: miáo tiao
Slender, lean.
补偿
Pronounced: bǔ cháng
(uncountable, aviation, of, an aircraft) The state of adjustment of control surfaces such that the desired attitude can be maintained without requiring the continuous application of force to the cockpit controls.
盘子
Pronounced: pán zi
(nautical) The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.
What does "trim" mean?
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verb To cut away excess from something to neaten it.
"Could you trim the edges of this paper so it fits the frame?"
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verb To decorate, especially around the edges.
"She trimmed the hem of the curtains with a thin blue ribbon."
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noun A minor haircut that tidies up existing length.
"Could I book a trim for Saturday morning, please?"
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noun Decorative material along an edge, or the level of features and finishes on a vehicle.
"The sofa has a gold trim around the arms and legs."
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trim in a sentence
- Could you trim the edges of this paper so it fits the frame?
- He trimmed the hedge before the party.
- She trimmed the hem of the curtains with a thin blue ribbon.
- We trim the cake with fresh cream and strawberries.
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What is "trim" in Chinese?
"trim" in Chinese is 苗條, 补偿, 盘子. trim means: To cut away excess from something to neaten it.
How do you pronounce 苗條?
"trim" in Chinese is 苗條, pronounced "miáo tiao".
How do you use "trim" in a sentence?
Example: "Could you trim the edges of this paper so it fits the frame?" In Chinese, "trim" is 苗條, 补偿, 盘子.
Are there other ways to say "trim" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "trim": 苗條, 补偿, 盘子.
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