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单词 scrimp
释义 scrimp
[skrɪmp] verb intransitive
■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.风险是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.我一整年都在为这次度假而省吃俭用。
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