"scrimped" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈskɹɪmp

SKRIMPT

UK

skɹˈɪmpt

SKRIMPT

释义

To spend as little money as possible, often by cutting back on basic needs or small comforts, usually in order to save money or buy something important.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈskɹɪmp

英式英语

skɹˈɪmpt

简化发音

美式

SKRIMPT

英式

SKRIMPT

语境中听

They scrimped for years to buy their first house.

My parents scrimped so I could go to college.

We scrimped on eating out to save money.

She scrimped and saved every penny for her dream vacation.