English Dictionary

skimp

/skɪmp/

verb

(transitive) To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp. / To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp. / (intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.

She always skimps on her studies.

意味（1）

(transitive) To slight; to do carelessly; to scamp.

意味（2）

To make insufficient allowance for; to scant; to scrimp.

The temptation to skimp examinations and maintenance procedures, to save time or overcome staff shortages, must be resisted, and supervisors must insist on strict adherence to maintenance schedules and quality of workmanship.

意味（3）

(intransitive) To save; to be parsimonious or stingy.