
saving
/ˈseɪvɪŋ/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #3139 in the learning path
节省;节省的金额
Definitions
n. a reduction in the money, time, or resources used
节省;节省的金额
n. money kept rather than spent, usually for future needs
储蓄;存款
Example
Buying a monthly pass gave me a useful saving.
买月票让我省下了一笔实用的开支。
Investing in efficient heating systems can produce significant energy savings for households over the long term.
从长远来看,投资高效供暖系统能显著降低家庭能耗。
Collocations
- make a saving
- energy savings
- life savings
- savings account
Word family
- save (v.)
- saver (n.)
Usage tip
表示积蓄通常用复数savings;节省可用单数。
FAQ
- What does saving mean?
- a reduction in the money, time, or resources used money kept rather than spent, usually for future needs
- How is saving pronounced?
- UK /ˈseɪvɪŋ/, US /ˈseɪvɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.