| 词汇 | skimp on |
| 释义 | Phr V skimp on skimps, skimping, skimped skimp on sth to not spend enough time or money on something, or not use enough of somethingA lot of old people skimp on food and heating so that they can pay their bills.We've got plenty of cheese so don't skimp on it. skimp on sth to not spend enough money, time, effort etc on something, or to not use enough of something, so that the result is unsuccessful or of bad quality: Hospitals will not save money by skimping on patient care. People who skimp on breakfast usually don't save calories because they end up eating more later in the day. Fairchild accused the company of skimping on safety tests and inspections.■ SIMILAR TO: scrimp on AmE skimp on (something)To choose to consume or spend on something very sparingly or frugally as a way of conserving one's money or resources. I got so used to skimping on food when I was broke so that I could afford my rent. Now that I have a decent salary, it's hard not to have the same mentality. We cut corners where we had to so that we could afford the wedding we wanted, but we made sure not to skimp on a good photographer! skimp on somethingto use too little of something; to save something by using less of it than needed for something. Please don't skimp on the gravy. i like my potatoes swimming in it. They skimped on quality a little when they furnished the lobby. skimp onv. To fail to provide for or supply something appropriately; be stingy with something: That pizzeria always skimps on the pepperoni. |
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