scant

• 动词，表示以有限或不足的数量提供或使用某物；限制、克扣或节省。

A verb meaning to provide or use something in limited or insufficient amounts; to restrict or limit.

1. To treat inadequately or superficiallyC1formal

   To perform a task hastily or carelessly, dealing with it in a shallow or insufficient manner.

   敷衍了事

   • He scanted his homework, finishing it in just ten minutes.
   • The report was scanted, lacking the necessary detail and analysis.
   • She scanted her duties, leading to several mistakes.

   同义词neglectscampskimpslightstint

   反义词comprehensivethorough

2. To limit or restrictC1formal

   To deliberately reduce the quantity or quality of something.

   限制；削减

   • The budget cuts scanted the resources available for the project.
   • They scanted the portions at the restaurant to save money.
   • The manager scanted the training program, offering only a brief overview.

   同义词curtaillimitpinchreducerestrictskimpstint

   反义词freelavishsquanderwaste

3. To supply sparinglyC1formal

   To provide something in very limited amounts, often less than what is needed.

   吝惜

   • The relief effort scanted food and water to the refugees.
   • He scanted his praise, offering only a single word of approval.
   • The company scanted its employees with minimal benefits.

   同义词begrudgelimitskimpstint

   反义词delugefloodglutheaplavishsatesatiateshower