penny-wise

D.J.:[ˈpeniˈwaiz] K.K.:[ˈpɛniˌwaɪz]

adj.

  1. 省小钱的,惜分文的

网络词典

penny-wise

英 ˈpɪnniːz 美 ˈpɪnniːz
形容词中文翻译 中文翻译:精打细算的
同义词: ['thrifty', 'frugal', 'thrifty']

例句:

  1. 1.She always tries to be penny-wise and pound-foolish when making her budget.
    她在制定预算时总是尽量做到既精打细算又大手大脚。
  2. 2. He's penny-wise but pound-foolish when it comes to spending money.
    他在花钱方面很节俭,但在金钱管理上却很粗心大意。
  3. 3. The old couple is penny-wise with their expenses, but they still struggle to make ends meet.
    这对老夫妻在开支上非常节俭,但仍然难以维持生活。