1842, from skimp (adj.) "scanty" (1775), which perhaps ultimately is from an early 18c. alteration of scrimp or a variant of scamp (v.). Related: Skimpiness.
雙語例句
1. They suffered long hours, unsafe working conditions and skimpy pay.
他們在不安全的工作環境下長時間辛苦勞作，卻隻有微薄的工資。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Don't be mean with fabric, otherwise curtains will end up looking skimpy.
別這麽吝嗇布料，不然做出來的窗簾會顯得特寒酸。
來自柯林斯例句
3. They provided only skimpy details.
他們提供的細節不充分。
來自《權威詞典》
4. The material available on Argo City was skimpy suspiciously skimpy.
有關阿爾格城的材料少得可憐,少得出奇.
來自辭典例句
5. The meals were skimpy and there were only two of them.