economical
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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++ec·o·nom·i·cal /ˌekəˈnɒmɪkəl, ˌiː- $ -ˈnɑː-/ ●●○ AWL adjective 1 CHEAPusing money, time, goods etc carefully and without wasting any 经济的，节约的 → economic A small car is more economical to run. 开小型汽车比较省油。 good-quality clothes at economical prices 物美价廉的衣服► see thesaurus at cheap2. economical with the truth used humorously to say that someone is not telling the truth 没说实话〔幽默用法〕Examples from the Corpus
economical• The Unipot does the work of several saucepans, and is very economical.• Her movements were fluid, economical and beautiful to watch, like those of a good swimmer.• People should be encouraged to buy smaller, more economical cars with fewer toxic emissions.• We have a very economical heating system, so the bills aren't too high.• Maybe if the food had been less pedestrian and the cost more economical, I could have done just that.• Dreamy, deft and economical, it was born to prowl the airwaves.• I'd like to buy a car that is more economical on petrol.• Tim's a very economical person, . He always looks around for the best buys.• Yet her simple, economical prose can carry irony as well as depth of feeling.• In the long run, hiring and training your own telemarketing staff is more economical, Tiknis says.• It's more economical to buy the big packet - it's only 50p more than the small one.• It might be more economical to buy the video, rather than renting it so many times.• Buffalo is one of the most efficient grass-eating animals in the world, thus it is more economical to raise than cattle.• In some circumstances, it may prove more economical to replace complete joists.• This is a well-designed car that is also very economical to run.• I'm trying to be more economical when I go shopping, and only buying what I really need.• In insisting that no changes had been made to the original plan, his team was being economical with the truth.From Longman Business Dictionaryeconomicalec‧o‧nom‧i‧cal /ˌekəˈnɒmɪkəl, ˌiː--ˈnɑː-/ adjective using time, money, goods etc carefully and without wasting anyAdults generally watch a movie on video once or twice, making it more economical to rent than buy.Environmentalists insist that polystyrene recycling can be economical.ec·o·nom·i·cal adjectiveChineseSyllable
and carefully without money, Corpus any Business goods wasting using time, etc
economical
ec‧o‧nom‧i‧cal AC /ˌekəˈnɒmɪkəl, ˌiː- $ -ˈnɑː-/
adjective
A small car is more economical to run.
good-quality clothes at economical prices
2. economical with the truth used humorously to say that someone is not telling the truth
▪ cheap costing very little money, or less than you expected: My shoes were really cheap – they only cost £25. | The cheapest way to get to Chicago is to take the bus. | cheap flights
▪low low prices, rents, and fees do not cost a lot of money. Do not use cheap with these words: Why is the share price so low? | You could get equally good accommodation elsewhere at a lower rent.
▪inexpensive especially written not expensive – use this especially about things that are of good quality, even though they do not cost a lot: The furniture is inexpensive, but well made. | a simple inexpensive meal | a hotel that offers air-conditioned rooms at relatively inexpensive prices
▪reasonable a reasonable price seems fair because it is not too high: The restaurant serves good food at reasonable prices. | Only £25 a night? That sounds reasonable.
▪economical cheap because you do not need to use a lot of money or fuel: an economical car | It is usually more economical to buy in large quantities.
▪affordable cheap enough for most people to be able to buy or pay for: affordable housing | Single mothers often have trouble finding affordable childcare. | The shop sells designer fashions at affordable prices.
▪competitive competitive prices and rates are as low as those charged by other shops or companies: I think you’ll find our prices are extremely competitive. | The hotel offers a high standard of service at very competitive rates.
▪budget [only before noun] budget flights, airlines, hotels etc have specially low prices: You can get a budget flight to Amsterdam for only £19. | a list of budget hotels for under $50 a night | budget accommodation for families with young children
▪be good/great value to be worth at least the price you pay for it, so that you feel pleased and think you have spent your money well: The meals at Charlie’s Pizza are really good value. | The holiday is great value for money.
▪be a bargain informal to be extremely cheap: I got this shirt when I was in Indonesia. It was a real bargain.
ec‧o‧nom‧i‧cal AC /ˌekəˈnɒmɪkəl, ˌiː- $ -ˈnɑː-/
adjective Word Family: noun: economics, economist, economy; adjective: economic, economical ≠ UNECONOMIC(AL), economy; verb: economize; adverb: economically ≠ uneconomically
1. using money, time, goods etc carefully and without wasting any ⇨ economic: 2. economical with the truth used humorously to say that someone is not telling the truth
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Economic means 'connected with the economy of a country or an area, or with the money that a society or an individual has'.* economic 意为与国家、地区、社会或个人经济有关的 ：◆ the government's economic policy 政府的经济政策 ◆ the economic aspects of having children 生育孩子在经济方面的问题
Economical means 'spending money or using something in a careful way that avoids waste'.* economical 意为经济实惠的、节俭的、节约的 ：◆ It is usually economical to buy washing powder in large quantities. 大量购买洗衣粉通常要省钱些。
