VERB
节省;精打细算;省吃俭用
If you scrimp on things, you live cheaply and spend as little money as possible.
例句
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。