应该是cut downThe israelis have also cut down thousands of trees near the jewish settlements .以色列人已经砍倒了犹太定居点附近的数千棵果树。The pioneers cut down forests and planted crops .拓荒者们砍伐树木种上庄稼。He tried to cut down on smoking but failed.他试图少抽烟,但没成功。