skimps

英[skɪmp] 美[skɪmp]
  • v.舍不得给;节省;克扣;敷衍adj.少的;不足的
skimped skimped skimping skimps
  • riser n.起床者;起义者;竖板;冒口
  • skim vt.撇去;略读;掠过;滑过vi.掠过;表面凝结;瞒报n.浮沫;略读;脱脂物
Verb:
  1. work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially

  2. limit in quality or quantity

  3. subsist on a meager allowance;

    "scratch and scrimp"

  4. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities;

    "sting with the allowance"

    用作动词 (v.)
    1. Don't skimp the butter when you make cakes.
      你做蛋糕时不要吝惜用奶油。
    2. They have to skimp on fuel in winter.
      冬天他们得节省燃料。
    3. Higher officials always skimp on the salaries of their staff.
      上级长官总是克扣下属们的薪饷。
    4. Don't skimp on your employment section.
      一定要详细阐述你的工作 经验。