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Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.cut off; block; disconnect
截断钢板
sever a steel plate
截断钢管
cut off a steel pipe
高温火焰能截断钢板。
A high temperature flame can cut through a steel plate.
synonym
- 2
v.cut short; interrupt
截断对方的讲话
interrupt the other person
截断交通
cut a line of communication
Word usage
- Separable word"截" and "断" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
这么钝的刀，连张纸都截不断。
The knife is so blunt that it can't even cut off a piece of paper.
树干这么粗，能截得断吗?
The trunk is so thick. Can it be cut off?