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单词 scrimp
释义 scrimp
scrimp /skrɪmp/ verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for scrimp
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F0 to save money by spending less than is necessary to reach an acceptable standard:
» There is a risk that the debt-ridden airline may be tempted to scrimp on maintenance or security.Thesaurus+: ↑Saving and savings accountsThesaurus+: ↑Budgeting and saving money
scrimp and save
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F0 If you scrimp and save, you manage to live on very little money in order to pay for something:
» I've been scrimping and saving all year to pay for our holiday.Thesaurus+: ↑Saving and savings accountsThesaurus+: ↑Budgeting and saving money
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