| 释义 |
skimp [intransitive] to try to spend less money or time on sth than is really needed（在必需品上）节省，吝惜◆older people should not skimp on food or heating.老年人在吃饭或取暖方面不应吝惜。skimp/skɪmp ||; skɪmp/verb [i] skimp (on sth) to use or provide less of sth than is necessary 吝啬；节省 skimp /skɪmp; skɪmp/v [i]to not spend enough money or time on something so it is unsuccessful or of bad quality 舍不得用［钱或时间］; ［过分］节约:◇+ on they try to save money by skimping on staff. 他们试图通过节约人手来省钱，但成了吝啬。 |