scrimp

动词 scrimp:

1. subsist on a meager allowance
   同义词：stint, skimp

1. She had to scrimp and save to pay for her holiday.
   她不得不为付假期的费用而苦苦攒钱。
2. We had to scrimp and save to pay the bills.
   我们得省吃俭用来付帐。