scrimp
柯林斯词典
1. V-I If you scrimp on things, you live cheaply and spend as little money as possible. 节省
Scrimping on safety measures can be a false economy. 在安全措施方面节省开支可能会得不偿失。
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scrimp /skrɪmp/ (scrimping,scrimped,scrimps)
剑桥词典
- to save money by spending less than is necessary to reach an acceptable standard
过度缩减开支
There is a risk that the debt-ridden airline may be tempted to scrimp on maintenance or security . 有这样一种风险，即这个债台高筑的航空公司可能会想在维修或安检上缩减开支。
scrimp and save
If you scrimp and save , you manage to live on very little money in order to pay for something.
省吃俭用，节衣缩食
I've been scrimping and saving all year to pay for our holiday . 我一整年都在为我们能够度一次假而省吃俭用。 返回 scrimp