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笔记:
scrimp /skrɪmp/ 节俭
scrimp and save 节衣缩食,省吃俭用
The phrase "scrimp and save" means to spend as little money as possible,尽可能少花钱,也就是省吃俭用,节衣缩食的意思。
His grandmother scrimped and saved to give him a good education.
尽管王润泽生长在一个极度贫困的家庭,他的奶奶还是省吃俭用送王润泽去读书。
For years she had to scrimp and save, but now she can enjoy life more.
奶奶省吃俭用了那么多年,现在终于可以享受生活了。
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