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cut-and-cover

/kuht-n-kuhv-er/US // ˈkʌt nˈkʌv ər //

切割和覆盖,剪切和覆盖,削减和覆盖,割裂和覆盖

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a method for digging a tunnel, laying pipe, etc., by cutting a trench, constructing the tunnel or laying the pipe in it, and covering with the excavated material.

Examples

  • As an example of good science-and-society policymaking, the history of fluoride may be more of a cautionary tale.

  • They took cover inside a print works to the north east of Paris, where they held a member of staff as a hostage.

  • As this list shows, punishments typically run to a short-ish jail sentence and/or a moderately hefty fine.

  • Clad in a blue, striped button-down, a silver watch adorning his left wrist, Huckabee beams on the cover.

  • In this cockamamie get-rich scheme, would they all issue an apology if he cut a check?

  • If the "Y" Beach lot press their advantage they may cut off the enemy troops on the toe of the Peninsula.

  • All elements of expression modify each other, so that no mere rule can cover all cases.

  • The Vine is a universal favorite, and rarely out of view; while it often seems to cover half the ground in sight.

  • She also practises etching, pen-and-ink drawing, as well as crayon and water-color sketching.

  • At the reserve bank they may borrow as a standing right and not as a favor which may be cut off.