penny
pinching
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more penny-pinching
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吝啬的, 小气的
(of a person) unwilling to spend money
- Sarah's penny-pinching ways have allowed her to save a substantial amount of money over the years.
莎拉的吝啬方式让她多年来节省了大量资金。
- The company implemented penny-pinching measures to reduce unnecessary expenses and increase profitability.
公司实施了吝啬的措施以减少不必要的开支并提高盈利能力。
- Jake's penny-pinching attitude meant he always opted for the cheapest option, regardless of quality or durability.
Jake的吝啬态度意味着他总是选择最便宜的选择，不管质量或耐用性如何。
- The family's penny-pinching efforts included growing their own vegetables and using homemade cleaning products.
这个家庭的吝啬努力包括自己种植蔬菜和使用自制的清洁产品。
- Despite the financial challenges, Emma's penny-pinching mindset helped her make ends meet on a tight budget.
尽管面临财务挑战，艾玛的吝啬心态帮助她在紧张的预算下维持生计。