economise

• 节省使用金钱、时间或资源，以避免浪费或减少开支。

To use money, time, or resources carefully to avoid waste or reduce expenses.

1. To spend sparinglyB2formalbritish

   To avoid wasting money or resources; to be thrifty or frugal.

   节约

   • We need to economise on heating costs this winter.
   • She economised by taking the bus instead of a taxi.
   • The company is trying to economise by reducing its workforce.

   同义词conservecut backhusbandretrenchsavescrimpskimp

   反义词lavishspendsquanderwaste

2. To use cautiously and frugallyB2formalbritish

   To use something in a way that prevents waste; to conserve.

   节省

   • They economised on water by fixing leaks.
   • He economised his energy by walking slowly.
   • Farmers often economise on fertiliser to cut costs.

   同义词budgetconservehusbandsavescrimpstint

   反义词dissipatelavishsquanderwaste