weed out; cut down; delete
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to cut down (grass or weeds); to clear vegetation
formalRefers to the physical removal of weeds or unwanted plants. Often used in agricultural or landscaping contexts. Slightly more formal than 除草.
The farmers are weeding the fields.
This wasteland needs to be cleared of weeds before it can be cultivated.
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The gardener spent the whole morning clearing the weeds from the garden.
verb
to delete; to expunge; to edit out
literaryUsed in editing written works, implying the removal of redundant, unwanted, or incorrect content. More literary and formal than 删除.
This article is verbose; the editing is incomplete.
The editor suggested deleting this redundant section.
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When compiling historical records in ancient times, it was often necessary to expunge false statements.
After repeated revisions, this novel had many draggy plotlines edited out.