giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent 经济的,合算的 a small, economical car. 一辆经济实用的小型轿车。 ■(of a person or lifestyle) careful not to waste money or resources (人,生活方式)节俭的,节省的 ■using no more of something than is necessary 不浪费的;简练的,简洁的 the cast are economical with their actions. 演员们的动作干净利落。
常用词组 economical with the truth
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