v.節(jié)省；過度縮減；吝嗇

They scrimp on oil as much as they can during the energy crisis. 他們在能源危機時期盡量節(jié)省汽油。

She have to scrimp and save to pay for her holiday. 她必須節(jié)省開支以支付度假的費用。

Time for yourself is often where most people tend to scrimp. 通常大多數(shù)人留給自己的時間很少。