skimp 详细解释

skimp

[skimp]

v.舍不得给, 节省, 克扣, 敷衍
adj.少的,不足的

词形变化

动词过去式: skimped | 动词过去分词: skimped | 动词现在分词: skimping | 动词第三人称单数: skimps |

词义辨析

同义参见:

economize  husband  

英英释义

动词 skimp:

work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially

同义词:scant

limit in quality or quantity

同义词:scant

subsist on a meager allowance

同义词:scrimp, stint

supply sparingly and with restricted quantities

同义词:stint, scant

补充

skimpskimp英:[skimp] 美:[skɪmp]vt.&vi.1.少用; 少给; 克扣2.节省; 克俭

例句

1. to skimp somebody's wage克扣某人的薪水 2. to skimp one's work对本职工作不认真 3. to skimp on one's living生活上节俭 4. to skimp on the duty不负责任,不尽守职责 5. don't skimp on insurance when you book your holidays.当你为假期而订票时,别在保险方面节省。 6. she wore a yellow skimp.她穿着一件时髦的黄色裸露短衫。 7. Parents shouldn't skimp when it comes to their child's safety.家长在涉及孩子安全方面的问题时不应该节省。 8. Don't skimp on sleep.不要缩短睡眠时间。 9. The book doesn't skimp on details. [=the book provides plenty of details]这本书提供了大量细节。 10. The roof is already leaking because the builder skimped on materials. [=the builder bought cheap materials]因为施工者偷工减料,屋顶已经开始漏水了。