/tʃɒp ||; tʃɑp/verb [T] (chopping;chopped)chop sth (up) (into sth) to cut sth into pieces with a knife, etc 劈开；剁碎: finely chopped herbs 切细的香草屑 Chop the onions up into small pieces.把洋葱剁成小片。 chop and change to change your plans or opinions several times 数次更改（计划或意见）；朝三暮四 chop sth down to cut a tree, etc at the bottom so that it falls down 砍倒（树木等） chop sth off (sth) to remove sth from sth by cutting it with a knife or a sharp tool 劈下；砍下