[usu. with negative](informal)have exactly the right qualities for a particular role, task, or job
(非正式)正适合，是…的料
I'm just not cut out to be a policeman.
我真不是当警察的料。
(informal)noticeably superior to
(非正式)高人一等
she's a cut above the rest.
她比旁人高出一等。
[often with negative](of a situation) completely settled or decided
（情况）敲定的，决定好的
the championship is not as cut and dried as everyone thinks.
冠军归属不像人们所想的已成定局。
(informal)make a speedy or sudden departure from an awkward or hazardous situation rather than deal with it
(非正式)开溜，急忙离去
a spirited and rapid interchange of views
针锋相对
the cut and thrust of political debate.
政治辩论的针锋相对。
(of a point or statement) serve both sides of an argument
（陈述）对双方都适用
take the shortest course by going across and not around a corner
抄近路
[often in imperative](vulgar slang)get to the point; state the real situation
(粗俚)废话少说
be stylish or impressive in one's dress or behaviour
（衣着或行为上）出风头；引人注目
completely ignore someone
无视某人存在，不屑一顾
(informal, chiefly N. Amer.)come to an arrangement, especially in business; make a deal
(非正式，主北美)（尤指商业上）达成协议，做生意
(informal)deflate someone's exaggerated sense of self-worth
(非正式)戳破（某人）自吹自擂，让（某人）识趣
reduce the size or power of something, for example an organization, which is regarded as having become too large or powerful
精简；削减（某物，如某组织）的势力
present oneself or appear in a particular way
以…形象出现
David has cut a dashing figure on the international social scene.
在国际社交场合戴维已经崭露头角。