to be filmed, but not included in the final version of a film or television programme

The scene adds nothing and should have been left on the cutting room floor. 这个场景没有任何意义，应该剪掉。

The interview footage wound up on the cutting room floor. 采访录像最后被剪掉了。

to not be included in the final version of a list or plan

Measures to encourage alternative energy investment were discussed, but left on the cutting room floor. 会上讨论了鼓励替代能源投资的措施，但却没有包括在最后的计划中。