economise
 (v.)節儉;節約


 E·con·o·mize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Economized p. pr. & vb. n. Economizing.]  To manage with economy; to use with prudence; to expend with frugality; as, to economize one's income. [Written also economise.]
    Expenses in the city were to be economized.   --Jowett (Thucyd. ).
    Calculating how to economize time.   --W. Irving.


 E·con·o·mize, v. i. To be prudently sparing in expenditure; to be frugal and saving; as, to economize in order to grow rich. [Written also economise.]

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 economise
      v 1: spend sparingly, avoid the waste of; "This move will save
           money"; "The less fortunate will have to economize now"
           [syn: save, economize]
      2: use cautiously and frugally; "I try to economize my spare
         time"; "conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit"
         [syn: conserve, husband, economize] [ant: waste]