skimp

• 指为了省钱、省时间而使用不足的资源、努力或材料，做事吝啬、敷衍或节省到不够用的程度。

A verb used to indicate the act of using insufficient resources, effort, or materials, often to save money or time.

1. Work hastily or carelesslyB2informal

   To deal with something inadequately and superficially, often due to lack of time or effort.

   草率应付

   • He skimped on his homework and got a poor grade.
   • Don't skimp on the details when writing your report.
   • She skimped through the instructions and missed an important step.

   同义词botchbunglecut cornersdodgefudgescampshirkslightslouch

   反义词laborpersevereslavetoil

2. Limit in quality or quantityB2informal

   To use less of something than is needed, often to save money or resources.

   节省

   • They skimped on the ingredients, so the cake tasted bland.
   • The company skimped on safety measures to cut costs.
   • If you skimp on sleep, your health will suffer.

   同义词conservecut cornerseconomizepinchscantscrimpstint

   反义词lavishsplurge

3. Subsist on a meager allowanceC1informal

   To live on a very small amount of money or resources.

   省吃俭用

   • During college, she had to skimp on a tight budget.
   • They skimped by on leftovers and cheap meals.
   • He skimped for years to save enough for a house.

   同义词eke outget byscrape byscrimp

4. Supply sparinglyC1formal

   To provide something in very limited quantities.

   吝啬给予

   • The restaurant skimped on the portions, leaving customers hungry.
   • The charity skimped on supplies due to limited donations.
   • Don't skimp on the frosting; make sure the cake is well-covered.

   同义词pinchrationscantscrimpstint

   反义词lavishsquanderwaste

短语动词变体skimp over