Question

Lucy _____her daily spending in order to survive the financial storm

1. A.
   cut down
2. B.
   cut off
3. C.
   cut out
4. D.
   cut in

Answer 1

A
试题分析：句意为：Lucy削减了他每日的开销以渡过金融风暴。cut down削减，砍倒；cut off切断，中断，使死亡；cut out切断，删去； cut in 插嘴，插入。这里是指减少他的日常开支。故答案应为A。
考点：考查动词短语的意思。