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单词 economical
释义
economicalec‧o‧nom‧i‧cal /ˌekəˈnɒmɪkəl, ˌiː- $ -ˈnɑː-/ ●●○ AWL adjective Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • I'd like to buy a car that is more economical on petrol.
  • I'm trying to be more economical when I go shopping, and only buying what I really need.
  • It's more economical to buy the big packet - it's only 50p more than the small one.
  • It might be more economical to buy the video, rather than renting it so many times.
  • People should be encouraged to buy smaller, more economical cars with fewer toxic emissions.
  • The Unipot does the work of several saucepans, and is very economical.
  • This is a well-designed car that is also very economical to run.
  • Tim's a very economical person,. He always looks around for the best buys.
  • We have a very economical heating system, so the bills aren't too high.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Buffalo is one of the most efficient grass-eating animals in the world, thus it is more economical to raise than cattle.
  • Dreamy, deft and economical, it was born to prowl the airwaves.
  • Her movements were fluid, economical and beautiful to watch, like those of a good swimmer.
  • In insisting that no changes had been made to the original plan, his team was being economical with the truth.
  • In some circumstances, it may prove more economical to replace complete joists.
  • In the long run, hiring and training your own telemarketing staff is more economical, Tiknis says.
  • Maybe if the food had been less pedestrian and the cost more economical, I could have done just that.
  • Yet her simple, economical prose can carry irony as well as depth of feeling.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
costing very little money, or less than you expected: · My shoes were really cheap – they only cost £25.· The cheapest way to get to Chicago is to take the bus.· cheap flights
low prices, rents, and fees do not cost a lot of money. Do not use cheap with these words: · Why is the share price so low?· You could get equally good accommodation elsewhere at a lower rent.
especially written not expensive – use this especially about things that are of good quality, even though they do not cost a lot: · The furniture is inexpensive, but well made.· a simple inexpensive meal· a hotel that offers air-conditioned rooms at relatively inexpensive prices
a reasonable price seems fair because it is not too high: · The restaurant serves good food at reasonable prices.· Only £25 a night? That sounds reasonable.
cheap because you do not need to use a lot of money or fuel: · an economical car· It is usually more economical to buy in large quantities.
cheap enough for most people to be able to buy or pay for: · affordable housing· Single mothers often have trouble finding affordable childcare.· The shop sells designer fashions at affordable prices.
competitive prices and rates are as low as those charged by other shops or companies: · I think you’ll find our prices are extremely competitive.· The hotel offers a high standard of service at very competitive rates.
[only before noun] budget flights, airlines, hotels etc have especially low prices: · You can get a budget flight to Amsterdam for only £19.· a list of budget hotels for under $50 a night· budget accommodation for families with young children
to be worth at least the price you pay for it, so that you feel pleased and think you have spent your money well: · The meals at Charlie’s Pizza are really good value.· The holiday is great value for money.
informal to be extremely cheap: · I got this shirt when I was in Indonesia. It was a real bargain.
Longman Language Activatornot costing much money
something that is cheap costs very little money, or costs less than you expected: · My shoes were really cheap - they only cost $15.· The cheapest way to get to Chicago is to take the bus.it is cheap to do something: · It's cheaper to phone after six o'clock.relatively cheap (=cheap compared with other things): · Wooden houses are relatively cheap to build.
not expensive - use this especially about things that are of good quality, even though they do not cost a lot: · The furniture is inexpensive but well-made.· a simple, inexpensive meal· Beans and lentils are an inexpensive source of protein.relatively inexpensive (=not expensive compared to something similar): · a hotel that offers air-conditioned rooms at relatively inexpensive prices
especially spoken to not be expensive: · We stayed in a very nice hotel in Vienna and it didn't cost much.it doesn't cost much to do something: · It doesn't cost much to rent an apartment here.
cheap to use or cheap to do - use this about cars, machines, or ways of doing things that do not waste money, fuel etc: · We have a very economical heating system, so the bills aren't too high.be economical to use/run/operate: · This is a well-designed car that is also very economical to run.it is more economical to do something: · It's more economical to buy the big packet - it's only 50p more than the small one.
cheap enough for most people to be able to buy: · Single mothers often have trouble finding affordable child care.· We have a vast range of cars to choose from at affordable prices.
: low-cost housing/heating/transport etc intended to be cheap to use, buy, rent etc: · If you want low-cost transport and regular exercise, a bike is ideal.· If elected, he promised to build more low-cost housing in the city.· The US is giving low-cost loans to help under-developed countries in the region.
especially written if a product is low in price , it is cheap to buy: · Nikon's latest camera is low in price and easy to use.· The "Pocket-Pack" range of toys are very low in price and will provide hours of pleasure for the kids.
: low-budget film/movie/ production etc one that has been made very cheaply: · My first acting job was in a low-budget horror movie with a terrible plot.
: budget hotel/flight/accommodation etc budget hotels, flights etc are very low in price: · The Tourist Information Office will give you a list of budget hotels in the area.
spoken use this to say that you have enough money to buy or do something, and you should buy or do it: · "I'm not sure if I should buy this suit.'' "Come on! It won't break the bank!''without breaking the bank (=without having to pay a lot of money): · This guide lists 900 of the best places in which to eat without breaking the bank.
machine
use this about a machine that works well and produces good results without any money or time being wasted: · This is the most efficient and economical washing machine on the market.· My new computer's much faster and more efficient than the old one was.energy efficient (=using less gas, oil etc than other systems, machines etc): · Modern houses are much more energy efficient· an energy efficient heating system
a machine or vehicle that is economical is not expensive to use or run because it does not use much electricity, oil, gas etc: · People should be encouraged to buy smaller, more economical cars with fewer toxic emissions.· The Unipot does the work of several saucepans, and is very economical.economical on: · I'd like to buy a car that is more economical on petrol.
to say or write something that is not true
to deliberately tell someone something that is not true: · I looked at her face and just knew that she was lying.lie to: · Don't lie to me! I know where you were last night.lie about: · Movie stars always lie about their age.lie through your teeth (=to deliberately say something that is completely untrue, in a way that makes other people angry or upset): · "The witness was lying through his teeth," said Davis, "and should be charged with perjury."
to deliberately tell someone something that is not true: · The guy's always telling lies.· Are you accusing me of telling lies?· The boys tell lies to get each other into trouble.tell somebody a lie: · Of course it's true. I wouldn't tell you a lie.
British if someone, especially a child, tells tales , they tell lies about someone else, in order to make you believe that the other person has behaved badly: · Daisy Venables, you naughty girl, have you been telling tales again?tell tales on: · According to the children, telling tales on each other was as bad as cheating.
also tell porkies British informal to tell lies, especially ones that are not very important - used especially by children: · Now, Martin, you mustn't tell fibs.· His mother says that he sometimes tells fibs.
to tell a lie - especially one that is not very important: · When she asked if they wanted to stay for tea, Larry fibbed and said they had a few errands to run.fib about: · He fibbed about his age.
especially British to not tell the whole truth about something - use this in a humorous way to say indirectly that someone is lying: · Don't you feel like you're being a bit economical with the truth here?· Leonard had, as he put it, been "economical with the truth" at times.
the crime of telling a lie in a court of law when you have promised to tell the truth: commit perjury: · Do you realise that by lying to the court you have committed perjury?charge somebody with perjury: · Both witnesses are accused of giving false evidence and will likely be charged with perjury.find somebody guilty of perjury: · Hall was found guilty of perjury and obstruction of justice.
someone who spends money carefully
spending money carefully and cleverly so that nothing is wasted and you can manage with the money you have: · Mrs Jones was a very thrifty woman who never wasted anything.· By being thrifty and shopping wisely you can feed an entire family on as little as $100 a week.
spending money only on things that are necessary or cheap because you want your money to last as long as possible: · I wouldn't say he was mean -- he's just careful.careful with money: · Once you've spent your allowance there won't be any more. You must learn to be more careful with money.
spending money carefully and sensibly so that you do not spend more than necessary: · I'm trying to be more economical when I go shopping, and only buying what I really need.· Tim's a very economical person,. He always looks around for the best buys.
spending as little money as possible, even on things that are necessary such as food and drink, especially because you are poor: · He was very frugal, and would often use a tea bag three or four times over.· The monks lead a frugal life, allowing themselves only the bare essentials.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· This method is infinitely more economical of tubes than the classical method and seems to produce effective remedies.· Maybe if the food had been less pedestrian and the cost more economical, I could have done just that.· Surely they could see if two buses or even one bus an hour would be more economical.· But if fuel could be made on the Moon, the transportation system would be much more economical.· Aunt Bella says that it's more economical to buy like that, but I know it's because she's afraid.· In the long run, hiring and training your own telemarketing staff is more economical, Tiknis says.· Floor tile adhesive is widely available in powder form as well as ready-mixed, and the former is generally more economical to use.· The resultant traffic snarl convinced him that there must be a more economical and efficient sys-tem of distribution.
· For instance, with tar sands and oil shales, surface mining is the most economical method of recovery.· Since extinctions can not cause impacts, the most economical explanation seems to be that the impacts caused the extinctions!· An unrestricted scheduled fare is ideal, but is not of course the most economical means of travel.· It was also one of the most economical, which was why Kolchinsky would have purchased it in the first place.· From this data the most economical processes, equipment and sequences can be planned.· It is therefore most economical, from the quality control point of view, to produce large batches.
· Of course, it's very economical to run.· Because the recommended dilutions for Rodinal are between 1:25 and 1:75 the developer is very economical to use.· When the number of attributes is low, this allows very economical storage of the data about a particular record.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • Do not be downcast that you have been economical with the truth.
  • He thought I had been economical with the truth.
  • In insisting that no changes had been made to the original plan, his team was being economical with the truth.
  • In view of the Warc footnote, this statement seems to have been economical with the truth.
  • Members of his profession are often economical with the truth.
Word family
WORD FAMILYnouneconomicseconomisteconomyadjectiveeconomiceconomical ≠ uneconomic(al)economyverbeconomizeadverbeconomically ≠ uneconomically
1using money, time, goods etc carefully and without wasting any → economic:  A small car is more economical to run. good-quality clothes at economical prices► see thesaurus at cheap2economical with the truth used humorously to say that someone is not telling the truth
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