scrimping

英 [ˈskrɪmpɪŋ]

美 [ˈskrɪmpɪŋ]

v.  省吃俭用，节衣缩食(尤指为了攒钱)
scrimp的现在分词

柯林斯词典

• VERB 节省;精打细算;省吃俭用
  If youscrimp onthings, you live cheaply and spend as little money as possible.
  1. Scrimping on safety measures can be a false economy...
     在安全措施上抠手抠脚可能会打错算盘。
  2. He has had to give up luxuries as he scrimps and saves while looking for a job.
     找工作期间，他只好放弃奢侈的生活，精打细算、省吃俭用。

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