strip down

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
Practice this with flashcards, quizzes & audio on WordLoci

Meaning: To remove parts or undress

拆卸零件或脱衣服
Desmontar piezas o desvestirse
部品を取り外す、脱ぐ
부품을 분해하다, 옷을 벗다

To disassemble to basic components or remove clothing.

拆解到基本零件或脱掉衣服。
Desmontar hasta los componentes básicos o quitarse la ropa.
基本部品まで分解する、または衣服を脱ぐこと。
기본 부품으로 분해하거나 옷을 벗다.
Base verb: strip
Particle: down
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. They stripped down the engine.
    他们把发动机拆到最小部件
    Desmontaron el motor pieza por pieza
    彼らはエンジンを分解した
    그들은 엔진을 분해했다.
  2. The design was stripped down to essentials.
    设计被精简到最基本的元素
    El diseño se redujo a lo esencial
    デザインは必要最低限まで削ぎ落とされた
    디자인이 핵심만 남기고 간소화되었다.
  3. He stripped down to his underwear.
    他脱到只剩内衣
    Se quedó en ropa interior
    彼は下着姿になった
    그는 속옷만 남기고 옷을 벗었다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: disassembly, simplification, undressing

Tone: thorough

✓ Do Say

  • Strip it down
    拆解开
    Desmóntalo
    分解して
    분해해

Origin & History

From stripping away layers or parts.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

More From This Topic

put together ★★★★★ To assemble or create something make up ★★★★★ To invent or create something; to constitute work out ★★★★★ To develop or devise a plan; to calculate build up ★★★★★ To gradually increase or develop roll out ★★★★★ To launch or introduce something officially bring out ★★★★★ To release or publish something
X / Twitter WhatsApp Facebook

More from Creation & Destruction

Practice "strip down" on WordLoci

Flashcards, quizzes, audio pronunciation & spaced repetition — all free