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单词 skimp
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skimp
verb[IorT]
uk
/skɪmp/us
/skɪmp/
to notspendenoughtimeormoneyon something, or to not use enough of something inorderto do ajoboractivityas it should be done:
节俭，节约；吝啬
Manyoldpeopleskimponfoodandheatinginordertomeettheirbills.许多老人在食物和供暖方面省吃俭用才能支付得起。
Whenchoosingahotel, do not skimp.选择旅馆时不要吝啬。
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(Definition ofskimpfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

skimp| American Dictionary

skimp
verb[I]
us
/skɪmp/
to use less of something than isnecessary:
Thedistrictskimps onstafftraining.
(Definition ofskimpfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofskimp

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But here, in particular, the conceptual dimension - the business of what recording (filming) 'does' to opera - seems skimped.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The aetiology, the clinical features and the life histories of psychopathic personalities are of profound theoretical and practical importance, and have been rather skimped.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Also, the introduction rather skimps on the twentieth century, giving it just two pages.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The latter costs were paid at a flat rate, providing an incentive for cost control; at the same time, skimping on quality was checked through monitoring of standards of care.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Not only does the lack of funding prevent the necessary refurbishment of aging, worn-out buildings and facilities; it also means that preventive maintenance is skimped.
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Toskimpwill be to destroy the seed corn.
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Even in these times of economic crisis, we really cannotskimpon maintenance and supervision.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
We should notskimpon resources for this strategy.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Toskimpwork on this would only delay the negotiations themselves.
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It is true that contemporary society cannot function with advertising, but it leads to skimping on the product in order to pay for advertising costs.
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There will always be thoughtless and selfish parents who are prepared toskimpon their children's shoes.
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We are now paying for skimping on the design and the amount of land made available for the original service areas.
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Do not let usskimpon our seats and upholstery.
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I am sure that these processes are vital and that we should notskimpthem.
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The private contractors faced financial difficulties on the contract and skimped on the specification for the floors in several blocks of flats.
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Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
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