Chinese
qiēduàn
Meaning: to cut off; to sever; to disconnect
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

士兵們切斷了敵人的補給線。
士兵们切断了敌人的补给线。
The soldiers cut off the enemy's supply lines.
這個安全裝置可以在緊急情況下切斷電源。
This safety device can cut off the power in an emergency.
軍隊的補給線被切斷了。
The army's supply line was cut off.

Usage Notes

Refers to physically cutting something or metaphorically interrupting a connection or supply.

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