Definition of chopping block in English:

chopping block

noun

1A block for chopping wood or food.
劈木墩子
Example sentencesExamples
- Before a term begins, new towels replace old ones and the outer layer of a chopping block is planed down.
- Most fascinating was Radja's knife technique - she sliced everything in her hand, not on a chopping block.
- Here, there were no rules to follow, no orders to carry out, just the simple feel of an ax in his hand, striking hard against the chopping block.
- As one juror remarked, this space, with its stone walls, beamed ceiling, and antique maple chopping block, brings a South American estancia to mind.
- To complete the look add a solid beech chopping block and a new ceramic sink.
- Here's an easy way to peel the parchment skin from garlic: Place the clove on a chopping block and slice off the root end.
- To cut wood, use the contact method taught by the Boy Scouts: lay the edge of the hatchet or ax on the end of the wood, parallel to the grain, then strike them against your chopping block.
- With a resounding thud, Hoss set the block of seasoned cedar up on the big chopping block.
- This look was mirrored by the checkerboard effect of the chopping block, built into the Pierta Condosa countertop.
- Brian laughed, put the can away, then carried on scrubbing and hosing down his chopping block.
- You can add specialized covers and ledges for other tasks (such as a chopping block that fits over one side).
- This leaves the chopping block as his best seating option even though it is a little lower and thus less comfortable than a proper chair.
- The island is topped with a chopping block, making it suitable for meal prep or as a dining surface for informal meals.
- Hagstock is local dialect for a wooden chopping block for cutting firewood on.
- The Circus Tavern is a two-room establishment with a bar the size of a butcher's chopping block.
- I dumped a load of chopped wood on the pile and returned to the chopping block.
- All you really need is a couple of pans, a frying pan, a roasting tray, a couple of chopping blocks and a few decent knives.
- Luke looked up and seeing Marie, lodged the axe in the chopping block and went to her.
- There was a fire pit and a chopping block a little ways from the tent.
- For the island top, I ordered a 3 by 5-foot chopping block of sustainably harvested Oregon madrone from a supply store in Portland.
1. 1.1historical An executioner's block.
  〈史〉（刽子手砍头用）垫木
  Example sentencesExamples
  I was only in London for four days when I was eleven, and didn't think much of standing next to the chopping block where Henry VIII had a couple of his wives beheaded.
  The historic invisibility of many of the book's subjects owes much to the repression originally visited upon them: the violence of the stake, the chopping block, the gallows, and the shackles of a ship's dark hold.
  The chosen play, ‘Enter A Queen’ involved a production company rehearsing the story of Anne Boleyn headed for the chopping block.
  The Royal Armouries in the Tower housed several things of interest, including lots of guns, an actual chopping block and blade used to execute prisoners, and the armour of Henry VII.
  Brave adventurers were journeying from these shores to chart a flat world, currying favour with the trigger-happy monarch as they fought to keep their heads from the chopping block.

Phrases

on the chopping block

Likely to be abolished or drastically reduced.
将被废止；将被大幅度削减
the $1.6 billion we spend each year on transportation subsidies is on the chopping block
Example sentencesExamples
- With the Provincial Government of the day preaching more centralization, an office like that in a small community was definitely on the chopping block.
- However, due to a huge deficit in the state's budget, there is reason to fear that legislators will put financial aid awards for college students on the chopping block.
- Due to provincial cuts to their budget, the Fraser Health Authority has had to put home care on the chopping block, with other regions to follow.
- Parents of children who attend Westover and Ridgeway Annex say they're shocked their kids' schools are on the chopping block in North Vancouver.
- Funding for national parks and clean water is on the chopping block.
- Nonetheless, no president in recent times has declared an ambition to slaughter as many sacred cows: immigration, social security, tort reform and the tax code are all on the chopping block.
- Other poverty programs, such as public housing, are also on the chopping block.
- Otherwise, the powers that be will know who's not paying attention and important youth policy initiatives will be the first on the chopping block.
- But even this understates the costs, because many state taxes, tied to federal policies, also have been placed on the chopping block.
- But suggestions in recent weeks by the Health Minister that complementary therapies may also be on the chopping block may not be met with such calm compliance.

Definition of chopping block in US English:

chopping block

nounˈCHäpiNG ˌbläk

1A block for chopping wood or food.
劈木墩子
Example sentencesExamples
- Before a term begins, new towels replace old ones and the outer layer of a chopping block is planed down.
- Luke looked up and seeing Marie, lodged the axe in the chopping block and went to her.
- Here, there were no rules to follow, no orders to carry out, just the simple feel of an ax in his hand, striking hard against the chopping block.
- All you really need is a couple of pans, a frying pan, a roasting tray, a couple of chopping blocks and a few decent knives.
- Most fascinating was Radja's knife technique - she sliced everything in her hand, not on a chopping block.
- This leaves the chopping block as his best seating option even though it is a little lower and thus less comfortable than a proper chair.
- To complete the look add a solid beech chopping block and a new ceramic sink.
- This look was mirrored by the checkerboard effect of the chopping block, built into the Pierta Condosa countertop.
- As one juror remarked, this space, with its stone walls, beamed ceiling, and antique maple chopping block, brings a South American estancia to mind.
- For the island top, I ordered a 3 by 5-foot chopping block of sustainably harvested Oregon madrone from a supply store in Portland.
- Here's an easy way to peel the parchment skin from garlic: Place the clove on a chopping block and slice off the root end.
- I dumped a load of chopped wood on the pile and returned to the chopping block.
- Hagstock is local dialect for a wooden chopping block for cutting firewood on.
- There was a fire pit and a chopping block a little ways from the tent.
- Brian laughed, put the can away, then carried on scrubbing and hosing down his chopping block.
- The Circus Tavern is a two-room establishment with a bar the size of a butcher's chopping block.
- You can add specialized covers and ledges for other tasks (such as a chopping block that fits over one side).
- To cut wood, use the contact method taught by the Boy Scouts: lay the edge of the hatchet or ax on the end of the wood, parallel to the grain, then strike them against your chopping block.
- With a resounding thud, Hoss set the block of seasoned cedar up on the big chopping block.
- The island is topped with a chopping block, making it suitable for meal prep or as a dining surface for informal meals.
1. 1.1historical An executioner's block.
  〈史〉（刽子手砍头用）垫木
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Royal Armouries in the Tower housed several things of interest, including lots of guns, an actual chopping block and blade used to execute prisoners, and the armour of Henry VII.
  The historic invisibility of many of the book's subjects owes much to the repression originally visited upon them: the violence of the stake, the chopping block, the gallows, and the shackles of a ship's dark hold.
  The chosen play, ‘Enter A Queen’ involved a production company rehearsing the story of Anne Boleyn headed for the chopping block.
  I was only in London for four days when I was eleven, and didn't think much of standing next to the chopping block where Henry VIII had a couple of his wives beheaded.
  Brave adventurers were journeying from these shores to chart a flat world, currying favour with the trigger-happy monarch as they fought to keep their heads from the chopping block.

Phrases

on the chopping block

Likely to be abolished or drastically reduced.
将被废止；将被大幅度削减
the $1.6 billion we spend each year on transportation subsidies is on the chopping block
Example sentencesExamples
- But even this understates the costs, because many state taxes, tied to federal policies, also have been placed on the chopping block.
- With the Provincial Government of the day preaching more centralization, an office like that in a small community was definitely on the chopping block.
- Funding for national parks and clean water is on the chopping block.
- But suggestions in recent weeks by the Health Minister that complementary therapies may also be on the chopping block may not be met with such calm compliance.
- However, due to a huge deficit in the state's budget, there is reason to fear that legislators will put financial aid awards for college students on the chopping block.
- Otherwise, the powers that be will know who's not paying attention and important youth policy initiatives will be the first on the chopping block.
- Due to provincial cuts to their budget, the Fraser Health Authority has had to put home care on the chopping block, with other regions to follow.
- Parents of children who attend Westover and Ridgeway Annex say they're shocked their kids' schools are on the chopping block in North Vancouver.
- Other poverty programs, such as public housing, are also on the chopping block.
- Nonetheless, no president in recent times has declared an ambition to slaughter as many sacred cows: immigration, social security, tort reform and the tax code are all on the chopping block.

词汇	chopping block
释义	Definition of chopping block in English: chopping block noun 1A block for chopping wood or food. 劈木墩子 Example sentencesExamples Before a term begins, new towels replace old ones and the outer layer of a chopping block is planed down. Most fascinating was Radja's knife technique - she sliced everything in her hand, not on a chopping block. Here, there were no rules to follow, no orders to carry out, just the simple feel of an ax in his hand, striking hard against the chopping block. As one juror remarked, this space, with its stone walls, beamed ceiling, and antique maple chopping block, brings a South American estancia to mind. To complete the look add a solid beech chopping block and a new ceramic sink. Here's an easy way to peel the parchment skin from garlic: Place the clove on a chopping block and slice off the root end. To cut wood, use the contact method taught by the Boy Scouts: lay the edge of the hatchet or ax on the end of the wood, parallel to the grain, then strike them against your chopping block. With a resounding thud, Hoss set the block of seasoned cedar up on the big chopping block. This look was mirrored by the checkerboard effect of the chopping block, built into the Pierta Condosa countertop. Brian laughed, put the can away, then carried on scrubbing and hosing down his chopping block. You can add specialized covers and ledges for other tasks (such as a chopping block that fits over one side). This leaves the chopping block as his best seating option even though it is a little lower and thus less comfortable than a proper chair. The island is topped with a chopping block, making it suitable for meal prep or as a dining surface for informal meals. Hagstock is local dialect for a wooden chopping block for cutting firewood on. The Circus Tavern is a two-room establishment with a bar the size of a butcher's chopping block. I dumped a load of chopped wood on the pile and returned to the chopping block. All you really need is a couple of pans, a frying pan, a roasting tray, a couple of chopping blocks and a few decent knives. Luke looked up and seeing Marie, lodged the axe in the chopping block and went to her. There was a fire pit and a chopping block a little ways from the tent. For the island top, I ordered a 3 by 5-foot chopping block of sustainably harvested Oregon madrone from a supply store in Portland. 1.1historical An executioner's block. 〈史〉（刽子手砍头用）垫木 Example sentencesExamples I was only in London for four days when I was eleven, and didn't think much of standing next to the chopping block where Henry VIII had a couple of his wives beheaded. The historic invisibility of many of the book's subjects owes much to the repression originally visited upon them: the violence of the stake, the chopping block, the gallows, and the shackles of a ship's dark hold. The chosen play, ‘Enter A Queen’ involved a production company rehearsing the story of Anne Boleyn headed for the chopping block. The Royal Armouries in the Tower housed several things of interest, including lots of guns, an actual chopping block and blade used to execute prisoners, and the armour of Henry VII. Brave adventurers were journeying from these shores to chart a flat world, currying favour with the trigger-happy monarch as they fought to keep their heads from the chopping block. Phrases on the chopping block Likely to be abolished or drastically reduced. 将被废止；将被大幅度削减 the $1.6 billion we spend each year on transportation subsidies is on the chopping block Example sentencesExamples With the Provincial Government of the day preaching more centralization, an office like that in a small community was definitely on the chopping block. However, due to a huge deficit in the state's budget, there is reason to fear that legislators will put financial aid awards for college students on the chopping block. Due to provincial cuts to their budget, the Fraser Health Authority has had to put home care on the chopping block, with other regions to follow. Parents of children who attend Westover and Ridgeway Annex say they're shocked their kids' schools are on the chopping block in North Vancouver. Funding for national parks and clean water is on the chopping block. Nonetheless, no president in recent times has declared an ambition to slaughter as many sacred cows: immigration, social security, tort reform and the tax code are all on the chopping block. Other poverty programs, such as public housing, are also on the chopping block. Otherwise, the powers that be will know who's not paying attention and important youth policy initiatives will be the first on the chopping block. But even this understates the costs, because many state taxes, tied to federal policies, also have been placed on the chopping block. But suggestions in recent weeks by the Health Minister that complementary therapies may also be on the chopping block may not be met with such calm compliance. noun.1 phr. Definition of chopping block in US English: chopping block nounˈCHäpiNG ˌbläk 1A block for chopping wood or food. 劈木墩子 Example sentencesExamples Before a term begins, new towels replace old ones and the outer layer of a chopping block is planed down. Luke looked up and seeing Marie, lodged the axe in the chopping block and went to her. Here, there were no rules to follow, no orders to carry out, just the simple feel of an ax in his hand, striking hard against the chopping block. All you really need is a couple of pans, a frying pan, a roasting tray, a couple of chopping blocks and a few decent knives. Most fascinating was Radja's knife technique - she sliced everything in her hand, not on a chopping block. This leaves the chopping block as his best seating option even though it is a little lower and thus less comfortable than a proper chair. To complete the look add a solid beech chopping block and a new ceramic sink. This look was mirrored by the checkerboard effect of the chopping block, built into the Pierta Condosa countertop. As one juror remarked, this space, with its stone walls, beamed ceiling, and antique maple chopping block, brings a South American estancia to mind. For the island top, I ordered a 3 by 5-foot chopping block of sustainably harvested Oregon madrone from a supply store in Portland. Here's an easy way to peel the parchment skin from garlic: Place the clove on a chopping block and slice off the root end. I dumped a load of chopped wood on the pile and returned to the chopping block. Hagstock is local dialect for a wooden chopping block for cutting firewood on. There was a fire pit and a chopping block a little ways from the tent. Brian laughed, put the can away, then carried on scrubbing and hosing down his chopping block. The Circus Tavern is a two-room establishment with a bar the size of a butcher's chopping block. You can add specialized covers and ledges for other tasks (such as a chopping block that fits over one side). To cut wood, use the contact method taught by the Boy Scouts: lay the edge of the hatchet or ax on the end of the wood, parallel to the grain, then strike them against your chopping block. With a resounding thud, Hoss set the block of seasoned cedar up on the big chopping block. The island is topped with a chopping block, making it suitable for meal prep or as a dining surface for informal meals. 1.1historical An executioner's block. 〈史〉（刽子手砍头用）垫木 Example sentencesExamples The Royal Armouries in the Tower housed several things of interest, including lots of guns, an actual chopping block and blade used to execute prisoners, and the armour of Henry VII. The historic invisibility of many of the book's subjects owes much to the repression originally visited upon them: the violence of the stake, the chopping block, the gallows, and the shackles of a ship's dark hold. The chosen play, ‘Enter A Queen’ involved a production company rehearsing the story of Anne Boleyn headed for the chopping block. I was only in London for four days when I was eleven, and didn't think much of standing next to the chopping block where Henry VIII had a couple of his wives beheaded. Brave adventurers were journeying from these shores to chart a flat world, currying favour with the trigger-happy monarch as they fought to keep their heads from the chopping block. Phrases on the chopping block Likely to be abolished or drastically reduced. 将被废止；将被大幅度削减 the $1.6 billion we spend each year on transportation subsidies is on the chopping block Example sentencesExamples But even this understates the costs, because many state taxes, tied to federal policies, also have been placed on the chopping block. With the Provincial Government of the day preaching more centralization, an office like that in a small community was definitely on the chopping block. Funding for national parks and clean water is on the chopping block. But suggestions in recent weeks by the Health Minister that complementary therapies may also be on the chopping block may not be met with such calm compliance. However, due to a huge deficit in the state's budget, there is reason to fear that legislators will put financial aid awards for college students on the chopping block. Otherwise, the powers that be will know who's not paying attention and important youth policy initiatives will be the first on the chopping block. Due to provincial cuts to their budget, the Fraser Health Authority has had to put home care on the chopping block, with other regions to follow. Parents of children who attend Westover and Ridgeway Annex say they're shocked their kids' schools are on the chopping block in North Vancouver. Other poverty programs, such as public housing, are also on the chopping block. Nonetheless, no president in recent times has declared an ambition to slaughter as many sacred cows: immigration, social security, tort reform and the tax code are all on the chopping block. noun.1 phr.
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