skimp
美[skɪmp] 英[skɪmp]
v. 舍不得给;节省;克扣;敷衍
adj. 少的;不足的
英英释义
Verb- work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
- limit in quality or quantity
- subsist on a meager allowance;
"scratch and scrimp"
- supply sparingly and with restricted quantities;
"sting with the allowance"
例句
用作动词(v.)- Don't skimp the butter when you make cakes.你做蛋糕时不要吝惜用奶油。
- They have to skimp on fuel in winter.冬天他们得节省燃料。
- Higher officials always skimp on the salaries of their staff.上级长官总是克扣下属们的薪饷。
- Don't skimp on your employment section.一定要详细阐述你的工作 经验。