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。 |