新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

economical

英  [ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1经济的 , 节省的

    Something that is economical does not require a lot of money to operate. For example, a car that only uses a small amount of petrol is economical.

    双语例句

    例:

    plans to trade in their car for something smaller and more economical.

    用他们的车抵价购买更小且更经济型轿车的计划。

    例:

    the most economical method of extracting essential oils from plant materials.

    从植物原料中提取精油的最经济方法。

    2节俭的

    Someone who is economical spends money sensibly and does not want to waste it on things that are unnecessary. A way of life that is economical does not require a lot of money.

    双语例句

    例:

    ideas for economical housekeeping.

    节俭持家的一些想法。

    3简练的

    Economical means using the minimum amount of time, effort, or language that is necessary.

    双语例句

    例:

    His gestures were economical, his words generally mild.

    他的手势简练,言语通常是温和的。