trim
gb/tɹˈɪm/ us/tɹˈɪm/
A2
انگریزی
~ 6000
igazít, megnyír, visszavág, hajigazítás, igazítás, lefarag, csökkent, szűkít, díszszegély, díszléc, szegély, feldíszít, díszít, szegélyez, karcsú és fitt, sportos alkatú, rendezett, takaros, ápolt, trimmel, beállít, trimm, egyensúlyi helyzet, elver, kiütésesen legyőz, tönkrever, csúnyán megver, elsöprő vereséget mér, fölényesen legyőz, kiüt, lealáz, leiskoláz
فعل
A2
1
استعمال کا انداز:
to trim [something]
I just want to trim the ends of my hair, not change the style.
Csak a hajam végéből szeretnék vágatni, nem akarok frizurát váltani.
He goes outside every weekend to trim the hedge along the driveway.
Minden hétvégén kimegy, hogy megnyírja a kocsibejáró melletti sövényt.
Use sharp scissors to trim the edges of the paper so they are straight.
The gardener trimmed the branches that were hanging over the path.
You should trim your nails regularly to keep them clean and short.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
I need to trim my hair.
Meg kell igazíttatnom a hajam.
She trims the plants in her garden every week.
Minden héten visszavágja a növényeket a kertjében.
Please trim the photo so it fits in the frame.
He trimmed his beard before the job interview.
The teacher asked us to trim the paper to make small cards.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use 'cut' when 'trim' is better. 'Cut' can mean remove a large part or make a big change, while 'trim' usually means a small, careful cut to make something neat. For example, 'trim your beard' means shorten and shape it, not remove it completely.
معنی
Cut something slightly to tidy it
لفظی تراکیب
trim your hair
|trim the hedge
|trim the lawn
|trim your nails
|trim the edges
|neatly trimmed
ہم معنی الفاظ
cut (More general; does not suggest a small or neat change the way 'trim' does.)
|
clip (Often used for nails, hair, or small bits; slightly more informal and specific than 'trim'.)
متضاد الفاظ
let grow (Means not cutting something so it becomes longer or bigger.)
موضوعات
daily life
|appearance
|home
|daily_life
|body
|nature
تعریف
To cut a small part from something like hair, a hedge, or paper so it looks neat or is the right size.
To cut small parts from the edge or surface of something, especially hair, plants, or material, in order to make it shorter, smoother, or tidier.
اسم
A2
2
hajigazítás
B1
igazítás
B1
استعمال کا انداز:
to get [a] trim
I think I just need a trim, not a full haircut.
Szerintem csak egy kis igazításra van szükségem, nem teljes hajvágásra.
My bangs are in my eyes again, so I'm going in for a quick trim.
Már megint a szemembe lóg a frufrum, ezért beugrom egy gyors igazításra.
He gets a trim every three weeks to keep his hair looking sharp.
The stylist suggested a trim to remove the split ends.
You can walk in for a trim without an appointment.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
Your hair is long. Do you want a trim?
Hosszú a hajad. Szeretnél egy igazítást?
I go to the salon for a trim every month.
Minden hónapban elmegyek a fodrászhoz egy igazításra.
She only asked for a trim, but they cut too much.
You do not need a new style, just a small trim.
He gave me a free trim to fix my hair.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes say 'I want to cut my hair a little' instead of 'I want a trim.' In a salon, 'a trim' clearly tells the stylist you only want a small change.
معنی
A small haircut to tidy hair
لفظی تراکیب
get a trim
|need a trim
|just a trim
|a quick trim
|a regular trim
ہم معنی الفاظ
haircut (More general; can mean any style change, while 'trim' suggests a small change.)
متضاد الفاظ
makeover (Suggests a big change in style, which is the opposite of a small 'trim'.)
موضوعات
appearance
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
تعریف
A haircut where the hair is just made a little shorter or neater, not changed a lot.
A small haircut in which the hair is only slightly shortened or tidied, without changing the style.
فعل
B2
3
استعمال کا انداز:
to trim [an amount]
The company plans to trim its marketing budget by ten percent.
A vállalat azt tervezi, hogy tíz százalékkal lefaragja a marketingköltségvetését.
We need to trim costs if we want to stay competitive.
Le kell faragnunk a költségekből, ha versenyképesek akarunk maradni.
They trimmed the guest list to keep the wedding small.
The airline is trimming the number of flights on this route.
Management has asked all departments to trim unnecessary expenses.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The school must trim its budget this year.
Az iskolának idén csökkentenie kell a költségvetését.
We trimmed the list of names from twenty to ten.
A névsort húszról tízre szűkítettük.
The boss wants to trim travel costs.
They trimmed the team to only five people.
We trimmed our plans so we could finish on time.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes say 'cut a little the budget' instead of 'trim the budget' or 'reduce the budget a little.' The usual pattern is 'trim + object' (e.g., 'trim the budget', 'trim costs').
معنی
Reduce an amount slightly
لفظی تراکیب
trim the budget
|trim costs
|trim expenses
|trim staff
|trim the list
|trim the schedule
ہم معنی الفاظ
cut back (Often suggests stronger or more general reduction; slightly more informal than 'trim'.)
|
reduce (More general and neutral; does not imply the reduction is small or careful.)
متضاد الفاظ
increase (Means to make something larger in amount, the opposite of trimming it.)
موضوعات
business
|economy
|work
|finance
تعریف
To make something like a budget, price, or list smaller, usually by a little, to save money or time.
To reduce something, such as costs, budgets, staff, or time, by a small or moderate amount, often to improve efficiency.
اسم
B2
4
استعمال کا انداز:
[something] with [color/material] trim
She bought a black dress with white lace trim around the collar.
Vett egy fekete ruhát, a gallérja körül fehér csipkeszegéllyel.
The car comes with chrome trim along the windows and doors.
Az autó az ablakok és az ajtók mentén króm díszlécekkel kapható.
We chose curtains with a simple blue trim to match the sofa.
The jacket has leather trim on the pockets and cuffs.
The wood trim around the windows needs to be repainted.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
Her shirt has red trim on the sleeves.
Az inge ujjain piros szegély van.
The table has gold trim around the edge.
Az asztal szélén aranyszegély van.
I like the white trim on this black coat.
They painted the window trim bright blue.
The bag has leather trim on the top.
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse 'trim' with 'train' when talking about clothing. 'Trim' is the decorative edge; 'train' is the long back part of a dress.
معنی
Decorative edge or border
لفظی تراکیب
lace trim
|gold trim
|contrast trim
|leather trim
|chrome trim
|door trim
ہم معنی الفاظ
border (More general; can be functional or decorative, while 'trim' usually suggests decoration.)
|
edging (Very similar, but more often used for fabric or craft items.)
متضاد الفاظ
plain (Describes something without decoration or trim.)
موضوعات
fashion
|home
|design
|clothing
|housing
|arts_entertainment
تعریف
A thin line or piece of material on the edge of clothes, furniture, or other things that is there to make it look nice.
A narrow decorative edge or border on clothing, furniture, buildings, or vehicles, often made from a different material or color.
فعل
B1
5
استعمال کا انداز:
to trim [something] with [something]
The children helped their parents trim the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.
A gyerekek segítettek a szüleiknek fényfüzérekkel és díszekkel feldíszíteni a karácsonyfát.
She trimmed the hat with a wide silk ribbon.
Széles selyemszalaggal díszítette a kalapot.
The chef trimmed the cake with fresh berries around the edge.
They trimmed the hall with balloons and streamers for the party.
Her dress was trimmed with delicate lace at the neckline.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
We will trim the tree tonight.
Ma este feldíszítjük a karácsonyfát.
They trimmed the room with red and white balloons.
Piros és fehér lufikkal díszítették fel a szobát.
She trimmed her hat with flowers.
He trimmed the cake with chocolate pieces.
The dress is trimmed with gold ribbon.
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this with the 'cut' meaning and think 'trim the tree' means cut the tree itself. In holiday contexts, 'trim the tree' almost always means decorate it.
معنی
Decorate, often around edges
لفظی تراکیب
trim the tree
|trim the Christmas tree
|trim the hat with ribbon
|trim the cake with fruits
|trim the dress with lace
|trim the edges with gold
ہم معنی الفاظ
decorate (More general; does not emphasize the idea of edges or borders as strongly.)
|
adorn (More formal and literary; suggests making something beautiful.)
متضاد الفاظ
strip (Means to remove decorations, the opposite of trimming something with them.)
موضوعات
home
|celebrations
|fashion
|arts_entertainment
|clothing
|daily_life
تعریف
To make something look nicer by putting things on it, for example, lights on a tree or ribbon on a hat.
To decorate something, especially by adding items along its edges or surface, such as ribbons on clothing or lights on a tree.
B1
6
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone] is trim
He stays trim by running five kilometers every morning.
Úgy marad karcsú és fitt, hogy minden reggel öt kilométert fut.
She looked remarkably trim after months of regular exercise.
A több hónapnyi rendszeres testmozgás után feltűnően karcsú és fitt volt.
The actor kept himself trim for the demanding action role.
Even in her sixties, she is still slim and trim.
A healthy diet helped him get back to a trim figure.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
She is very trim because she swims every day.
Azért ilyen karcsú és fitt, mert mindennap úszik.
He wants to be trim for the summer.
Nyárra karcsú és fitt szeretne lenni.
My grandfather is still trim and strong.
They go to the gym to stay trim.
After losing weight, he looks trim and happy.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'trim' with 'thin.' 'Thin' can sound negative or unhealthy, but 'trim' is usually positive and suggests healthy fitness.
معنی
Slim and physically fit
لفظی تراکیب
stay trim
|keep trim
|slim and trim
|neat and trim
|a trim figure
|trim waistline
ہم معنی الفاظ
slim (Very similar, but 'trim' more strongly suggests good health or fitness.)
|
fit (Focuses more on health and strength; may not always imply thinness.)
متضاد الفاظ
overweight (Describes someone who has too much body fat, the opposite of trim.)
موضوعات
appearance
|health
|sports
|body
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
Thin and healthy-looking, without extra fat.
Slim and in good physical shape, with little or no extra body fat.
B2
7
استعمال کا انداز:
[something] looks trim
The cottage has a trim little garden in front.
A házikó előtt takaros kis kert van.
His trim uniform made him look very professional.
Rendezett egyenruhájában nagyon professzionálisnak tűnt.
The lawn is always perfectly trim and green.
She keeps a trim office with nothing on the floor.
The hotel’s trim grounds were carefully maintained.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
They live in a trim white house.
Takaros fehér házban élnek.
The garden looks trim and clean.
A kert rendezettnek és tisztának látszik.
Her room is always trim and tidy.
The park is small but very trim.
He wears a trim blue jacket to work.
عام غلطی:
Learners may overuse 'clean' when 'neat' or 'trim' is better. 'Trim' focuses on shape and order, not just lack of dirt.
معنی
Neat, tidy in appearance
لفظی تراکیب
a trim lawn
|a trim garden
|a trim little house
|trim uniform
|smart and trim
ہم معنی الفاظ
tidy (Very close in meaning; 'trim' can also suggest a compact, neat shape.)
|
neat (Very similar; 'trim' is a bit more visual and physical in feel.)
متضاد الفاظ
messy (Describes something not neat or ordered, the opposite of trim.)
موضوعات
appearance
|home
|daily life
|daily_life
|clothing
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
Looking clean and tidy, with everything in good order.
Neat, tidy, and well-ordered in appearance, especially describing clothes, buildings, or small spaces.
فعل
C1
TECHNICAL
8
استعمال کا انداز:
to trim [a vessel/vehicle/controls]
The pilot trimmed the aircraft to maintain level flight.
A pilóta kitrimmelte a repülőgépet, hogy vízszintes repülésben maradjon.
You need to trim the sails as the wind changes direction.
Ahogy változik a szél iránya, trimmelni kell a vitorlákat.
He adjusted the motor to trim the boat so it would plane more easily.
The co-pilot carefully trimmed the controls after takeoff.
Divers must trim their gear to achieve neutral buoyancy underwater.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The captain trimmed the sails in the strong wind.
A kapitány trimmelte a vitorlákat az erős szélben.
The pilot trims the plane so it flies straight.
A pilóta úgy trimmeli a gépet, hogy egyenesen repüljön.
We trimmed the boat so it did not lean to one side.
She learned how to trim the small aircraft in flying school.
The instructor showed them how to trim the controls.
معنی
Adjust balance of boat or plane
لفظی تراکیب
trim the sails
|trim the boat
|trim the aircraft
|trim the controls
|trim the rudder
ہم معنی الفاظ
adjust (A broad technical verb; does not specifically mention balance or angle.)
متضاد الفاظ
destabilize (Means to make something less stable in movement, the opposite of trimming it correctly.)
موضوعات
transport
|science
|technology
|transportation
|travel
تعریف
To change the position or balance of a boat or plane so it moves better.
To adjust the balance or angle of a vehicle or vessel, especially a boat or aircraft, so that it moves smoothly and efficiently.
اسم
C1
TECHNICAL
9
trimm
C2
استعمال کا انداز:
[a vessel] is in trim / out of trim
The boat’s trim was off, causing it to ride low at the stern.
A hajó trimmje nem volt megfelelő, ezért a tatja túl mélyen ült a vízben.
Proper trim is essential for fuel-efficient flight.
A megfelelő trimm elengedhetetlen az üzemanyag-takarékos repüléshez.
The diver adjusted his weights to improve his trim underwater.
Changing the cargo position can significantly affect a ship’s trim.
The instructor explained how wing flaps affect the aircraft’s trim.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
The pilot checked the trim before the flight.
A pilóta a repülés előtt ellenőrizte a trimmet.
The boat was not in trim and leaned to the left.
A hajó nem volt megfelelő trimmben, és balra dőlt.
Good trim makes the plane fly more smoothly.
They changed the trim by moving the boxes in the ship.
The diver practiced keeping good trim in the pool.
معنی
Balance or angle of craft
لفظی تراکیب
in trim
|out of trim
|adjust the trim
|proper trim
|trim controls
ہم معنی الفاظ
balance (More general; 'trim' is a specific kind of balance in vehicles and vessels.)
|
attitude (Technical term in aviation for the orientation of an aircraft.)
متضاد الفاظ
imbalance (Describes a state where weight or forces are not balanced, opposite of correct trim.)
موضوعات
transport
|science
|technology
|transportation
|travel
تعریف
The way a boat or plane is balanced or angled when it moves.
The balance or angle of a boat, aircraft, or other vehicle in the water or air, especially as adjusted for efficient movement.
فعل
C1
INFORMAL
10
استعمال کا انداز:
to trim [someone/team]
Our team got trimmed 5–0 in the final.
A csapatunkat 5–0-ra elverték a döntőben.
They really trimmed their main rivals in last night’s game.
A tegnap esti meccsen alaposan elverték a fő riválisaikat.
If we don’t improve our defense, we’re going to get trimmed again.
The visitors trimmed the home side by four tries to one.
We were completely trimmed in the second half.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
Their team trimmed us by three goals.
A csapatuk három góllal elvert minket.
We got trimmed again last weekend.
Múlt hétvégén megint csúnyán kikaptunk.
If we play badly, they will trim us.
They trimmed the other school in the final match.
We do not want to get trimmed this time.
عام غلطی:
Learners may think this is the same as the 'cut' meaning. In sports news, 'trim' here means 'defeat by a lot', not 'cut' or 'make smaller'. It is informal and often used with teams.
معنی
Defeat someone by a lot
لفظی تراکیب
trim the opposition
|trim their rivals
|got trimmed
|trimmed us by three goals
ہم معنی الفاظ
thrash (Informal; suggests a very heavy defeat, stronger than 'trim'.)
|
beat (More common and general; does not always suggest a large margin.)
متضاد الفاظ
lose to (Means to be defeated by someone, the opposite of trimming them.)
موضوعات
sports
|competition
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
To win against someone by a big score, especially in a game or sport.
To defeat someone by a large margin, especially in sports or informal competition.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
trim
IPA
GB/tɹˈɪm/
US/tɹˈɪm/
ہجا بندی اور زور
trim (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (trim)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
- Base: trim
- Comparative: trimmer
- Superlative: trimmest
Noun
- Base: trim
- Plural: trim, trims
Verb
- Base: trim
- 3rd Person Singular: trims
- Present Participle: trimming
- Past: trimmed
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
trims
noun
trimming
verb
trimmed
verb
trimmer
adjective
trimmest
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
untrimmed
adjective B2
اہم نکات
- Irregular present participle: trimming Verb
- Irregular past: trimmed Verb
- Irregular comparative: trimmer Adjective
- Irregular superlative: trimmest Adjective
عبارات
in trim
1/ˈɪn tɹˈɪm/
fixed phrase
In good condition or shape
In good physical shape or in good working condition.
مثالیں
- He keeps himself in trim by cycling to work.
- The garden is in trim after a weekend of work.
slim and trim
1/slˈɪm ˈænd tɹˈɪm/
fixed phrase
Thin and physically fit
Thin and in good physical shape.
مثالیں
- After months at the gym, she’s looking slim and trim.
- He stays slim and trim by watching what he eats.
trim away
1/tɹˈɪm əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
Remove by cutting
To remove something by cutting it off, especially extra or damaged parts.
مثالیں
- Trim away any dead leaves from the plant.
- The carpenter trimmed away the rough edges from the board.
trim back
1/tɹˈɪm bˈæk/
phrasal verb
Cut or reduce something
To cut parts off something like a plant, or to reduce something like spending or plans.
مثالیں
- You should trim back those bushes before they block the window.
- The government announced plans to trim back public spending.
trim down
1/tɹˈɪm dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
Reduce weight, size, or amount
To make something smaller, especially body weight, size, or an amount like costs or a list.
مثالیں
- I’ve been trying to trim down before the summer holidays.
- The company is trimming down its workforce to save money.
trim off
1/tɹˈɪm ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
Cut off an unwanted part
To cut away a piece you don’t want from something, for example fat from meat or rough edges from paper.
مثالیں
- Trim off any excess fabric before you start sewing.
- He trimmed off the fat from the meat before cooking it.
trim one’s nails
1/tɹˈɪm wˈʌnz nˈeɪlz/
fixed phrase
Cut nails to keep them neat
To cut your fingernails or toenails so they are short and tidy.
مثالیں
- You should trim your nails regularly.
- He forgot to trim his nails before the interview.
trim something to size
1/tɹˈɪm sˈʌmθɪŋ tə sˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
Cut to the needed size
To cut something so that it becomes the exact size you need.
مثالیں
- Trim the paper to size before you glue it onto the card.
- The carpenter trimmed the board to size to fit the shelf.
trim the budget
1/tɹˈɪm ðə bˈʌd͡ʒɪt/
fixed phrase
Reduce a planned budget
To lower the amount of money that is planned for something.
مثالیں
- We’ll have to trim the budget if sales don’t improve.
- The city decided to trim the budget for public events.
trim the sails
1/tɹˈɪm ðə sˈeɪlz/
idiom
formal
Adjust behavior to conditions
To change your plans, opinions, or behavior so they fit a new situation, often to gain an advantage.
مثالیں
- The company trimmed its sails when the market began to fall.
- Politicians often trim their sails to match public opinion.
trim the tree
1/tɹˈɪm ðə tɹˈi/
fixed phrase
Decorate a Christmas tree
To put lights and other decorations on a Christmas tree.
مثالیں
- We always trim the tree together on Christmas Eve.
- The children helped trim the tree with lights and ornaments.
trim the fat
1/tɹˈɪm ðə fˈæt/
idiom
Remove unnecessary parts or costs
To remove things that are not needed, especially to save money, time, or effort.
مثالیں
- The editor trimmed the fat from the article to make it clearer.
- The new manager wants to trim the fat from the project budget.
- We need to trim the fat from our budget.
- We trimmed the fat from our schedule and focused on the most important tasks.