scrimp

They scrimped and saved to give the children a good education.

他们省吃俭用，为的是攒钱让孩子受到良好的教育。

牛津词典

Scrimping on safety measures can be a false economy...

在安全措施上抠手抠脚可能会打错算盘。

He has had to give up luxuries as he scrimps and saves while looking for a job.

找工作期间，他只好放弃奢侈的生活，精打细算、省吃俭用。

We had to scrimp and save to pay the bills.

我们得省吃俭用来付帐.

辞典例句

We shall scrimp and save , grandchildren on your knee, Vera Chuck & amp; Dave.

我们过着简朴的生活, 孙子们在你的膝盖上,分别叫做维拉 、 恰克 和 大卫.

期刊摘选

They had to scrimp and save to send their son to college.

为了送儿子上大学,他们不得不省吃俭用,拼命攒钱.

辞典例句

John was making more money, but I continued to scrimp and save.

约翰挣钱比以前多了, 可是我继续节省开支攒钱.

期刊摘选

She had to scrimp and save to pay for her holiday.

她必须节省开支以支付度假的费用.

辞典例句