scrimp/skrɪmp; skrɪmp/ v(idm 习语) scrimp and save manage to live on very little money, esp so as to afford sth 节衣缩食, 节省（尤指为攒钱） We had to scrimp and save to pay the bills. 我们得省吃俭用来付帐.
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