1640s, "to govern a household," from economy + -ize. Meaning "to spend less, be sparing in outlay" is from 1790. Related: Economized; economizing; economization; economizer.
双语例句
1. Old people often try to economize on heating, thus endangering their health.
老年人常常想方设法节约用暖气，结果损害了他们的健康。
来自《权威词典》
2. We must economize on fuel.
我们必须节约燃料.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. I'd rather economize on clothes than food.
我情愿节衣不愿缩食.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
4. We're going to have to economize from now on.
从现在开始，我们不得不节约开支。
来自辞典例句
5. Economize in order to make one's money spin out until next payday.
