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 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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