cut through

切り通す

刃物を物の厚み全体に通し、切り分けたり穴を開けたりする。

やさしい英語で： To divide or make an opening in something by passing a sharp tool all the way through it.

• The knife cut through the rope.
• These scissors won’t cut through thick plastic.
• Use a sharp blade to cut through the cardboard.

使い方： cut through something (This saw can cut through thick branches.)

類義語： slice through

よく使う表現： cut through something, cut through thick wood

近道する

周りを回るより距離が短いため、ある場所を横切って進む。

やさしい英語で： To go across a place because that route is shorter than going around it.

• Let’s cut through the park.
• She cuts through the woods on her way home.
• Can we save time by cutting through this alley?

使い方： cut through + place (We cut through the market to reach the station.)

類義語： take a shortcut

よく使う表現： cut through somewhere, cut through the park

切り抜ける

前進を妨げる複雑な問題や無駄なことを、すばやく片づける。

やさしい英語で： To deal quickly with confusing or unnecessary things that stop you making progress.

• We must cut through the confusion.
• He cut through the paperwork and approved our request.
• Can someone cut through these arguments and suggest a solution?

使い方： cut through something (Her clear explanation cut through the confusion.)

類義語： get past, clear away

よく使う表現： cut through something, cut through red tape

伝わる

気を散らすものや他の情報があっても、言いたいことが人々に気づかれ理解される。

やさしい英語で： To get noticed and understood by people despite distractions or competing messages.

• A clear message can cut through.
• Her campaign cut through the noise and reached young voters.
• Will this advertisement cut through to our audience?

使い方： cut through to someone (A simple message can cut through to busy readers.)

類義語： get through, make an impact

よく使う表現： cut through the noise, cut through to someone