1. 走捷径：shed crocodile tears 假装哭泣,假慈悲 | cut corners 走捷径 | face the music 面对现实
2. 超近路;以简捷方式做事：cup of tea 喜欢而又会做之事 | cut corners 超近路;以简捷方式做事 | cut down on 削减
3. 走捷径;省钱(或人力、时间等)：cut back削减,降低 | cut corners走捷径;省钱(或人力、时间等) | cut down消减,减少
4. 走捷径,超近路：curtain lecture 枕边训导 | cut corners 走捷径,超近路 | cut a good figure 给人好的印象
verb
1. do something the cheapest or easiest way
e.g. Cut corners to make a cheaper product