slim down ( slimming, slimmed, slimmer, slims, slimmest )

• 1. 

  PHRASAL VERB If you slim down, you lose weight and become thinner. 减轻体重; 变苗条

  例：

  People will lose weight when they slim down with a friend.

  人们若和朋友一起减肥，就会减轻体重。

• 2. 

  PHRASAL VERB If a company or other organization slims down or is slimmed down, it employs fewer people, in order to save money or become more efficient. (为节省开支或提高效率而) 裁员 [商业]

  例：

  Many firms have had little choice but to slim down.

  许多公司除了裁员已经没有多少选择了。