used euphemistically to describe a person or statement that lies or deliberately withholds information(婉)(人或陈述)很少提供实情的,谎话连篇的
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
ADJ-GRADED
经济的;省钱的
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 .
例句
...plans to trade in their car for something smaller and more economical...把他们的车折价贴换成更小、更经济型车的计划It is more economical to wash a full load.满缸洗衣更经济。
ADJ-GRADED
不浪费的;节俭的;节约的
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 need a lot of money.
例句
...ideas for economical housekeeping.勤俭持家的观念
ADJ-GRADED
高效的;简练的
Economical means using the minimum amount of time, effort, or language that is necessary.
例句
His gestures were economical, his words generally mild.他的肢体语言极尽简化,措词总体温和。
英英词典释义
Adjective
1. using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness;
"an economic use of home heating oil""a modern economical heating system""an economical use of her time"
2. of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth;
"economic growth""aspects of social, political, and economical life"
3. avoiding waste;
"an economical meal""an economical shopper""a frugal farmer""a frugal lunch""a sparing father and a spending son""sparing in their use of heat and light""stinting in bestowing gifts""thrifty because they remember the great Depression""`scotch' is used only informally"