나무를 베거나 장작을 쪼개는 데 사용하는, 긴 자루 끝에 무거운 금속 날이 달린 도구.
A tool with a heavy metal blade fixed to a handle, primarily used for felling trees or chopping wood.
예문:
"He grabbed an axe from the shed to split the logs for the winter fire."
"The woodsman swung his axe with great precision."
예산이나 인력, 또는 특정 사업 계획을 대폭 축소하거나 완전히 중단하는 조치.
A severe reduction or complete cancellation of costs, jobs, or a planned project.
예문:
"The local youth center is facing the axe due to lack of government funding."
"After the merger, many middle management positions were given the axe."
음악가들 사이에서 사용하는 속어로, 특히 전자기타나 색소폰 같은 악기를 이르는 말.
A slang term used by musicians to refer to their musical instrument, most commonly a guitar or saxophone.
예문:
"The rock star never travels without his favorite vintage axe."
"He's been playing that axe for over twenty years."
비용을 대폭 줄이거나, 계획된 일을 취소하며, 또는 사람을 직장에서 내보내다.
To suddenly cancel a service or project, or to dismiss someone from their job.
예문:
"The network decided to axe the show after the first season due to low ratings."
"The company is planning to axe 200 jobs to save money."