skimp
[skɪmp]
释义
v.节省(后常加on sb.）
to give smaller than the correct amount
例句
Jack: That's a drop in the bucket compared to what we aim to earn from the blue stuff. Don't skimp on family. (Breaking Bad)
杰克：这和我们要从蓝色冰毒里赚来的钱相比，只是九牛一毛而已。既然是家人，就别这么吝啬了。（绝命毒师）
Manny : Jay, I've learned a few things in my 12 years. Don't skimp on linens, don't compliment a teacher on her figure. (Modern Family)
曼尼：杰，在这12年我学会了一些事。千万不要在亚麻衣服上省钱，千万不要赞美老师的身材。（摩登家庭）
