cost-cutting
UK/ˈkɒstˌkʌtɪŋ/US/ˈkɔːstˌkʌtɪŋ/
释义
n.
削减成本,降低成本
adj.
削减成本的,降低成本的
词源
概述
该词是典型的复合词,由名词“cost”和动词“cut”加上后缀“-ing”构成。字面意义为“切割成本的行为或结果”,直接反映了通过减少支出以降低总成本的经济策略。其逻辑清晰,从具体动作“cut”延伸至抽象管理概念,现代含义聚焦于企业或组织为提升效率而采取的措施。
例句
“The company announced cost-cutting measures to improve profitability.”
公司宣布了削减成本的措施以提高盈利能力。
“Many employees were laid off as part of the cost-cutting strategy.”
作为削减成本策略的一部分,许多员工被解雇。
“Cost-cutting initiatives often focus on reducing operational expenses.”
削减成本的举措通常侧重于减少运营开支。
