stinting

• 过时的形容词，形容一个人节俭、吝啬，或在给予和花费上有所限制。

An archaic adjective describing someone who is sparing, frugal, or restrictive in giving or spending.

1. Economical or frugalC1formal

   Characterized by careful and limited use of resources; avoiding waste.

   节俭的

   • Her stinting approach to household expenses allowed them to save for a vacation.
   • The company's stinting use of raw materials reduced production costs.
   • He was known for his stinting habits, never buying anything unnecessary.

   同义词economicalfrugalsparingthrifty

   反义词extravagantgenerouslavishmunificentprofligatewasteful

• 动词，表示限制或限定某事物的数量或持续时间，也可指节省、吝啬或舍不得给予。

A verb meaning to restrict or limit something, especially in terms of quantity or duration, or to be frugal or sparing.

1. To be frugal or restrictC1formal

   To limit or restrict the amount of something, especially money or resources, often to a meager level.

   节省

   • During the war, they had to stint on food and fuel.
   • She never stinted on her children's education, despite her limited income.
   • He stinted himself to save money for a new house.

   同义词curtaileconomizelimitpinchrestrictscrimpskimp

   反义词indulgelavishpampersplurge

2. To supply sparinglyC1formal

   To give or provide something in limited or restricted quantities.

   节省使用

   • The charity stinted the supplies to ensure they lasted longer.
   • They stinted the portions at the dinner, leaving many guests hungry.
   • The company stinted on employee benefits to cut costs.

   同义词economizelimitpinchrestrictscantscrimpskimp

   反义词lavishsquanderwaste