GRE

prune

Definition

To trim a tree or plant by cutting away dead or overgrown branches; also, to reduce something by removing unwanted parts.

中文 通过修剪树木或植物的死枝或过度生长的枝条;通过去除不需要的部分来减少某物。

Example

"He pruned the rose bushes to encourage new growth in the spring."