chopping

柯林斯词典

1. V-T If you chop something, you cut it into pieces with strong, downward movements of a knife or an axe. (用力) 切; 砍
Chop the butter into small pieces. 把黄油切成小块。
Visitors were set to work chopping wood. 参观者们被安排去砍木头。
2. N-COUNT A chop is a small piece of meat cut from the ribs of a sheep or pig. 排骨
...grilled lamb chops. …烤羔羊排。
3. V to change direction suddenly; vacillate (esp in the phrase chop and change) 变化无常
4. N a design stamped on goods as a trademark, esp in the Far East (特指用在远东的)商标