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Definition of economical in English: economicaladjective iːkəˈnɒmɪk(ə)lɛkəˈnɒmɪk(ə)l 1Giving good value or return in relation to the money, time, or effort expended. 经济的，合算的 一辆经济型小汽车。 Example sentencesExamples - Some believe it would be more economical in the long term just to buy new helicopters.
- Motorcycle gloves, and even common workman's gloves can be economical alternatives for beginners.
- To begin with, gravel is very economical compared to other paving materials.
- You might be surprised, however, to discover that you have an extremely economical car in your driveway.
- The color of the terrace railings was chosen to make them economical and relatively unnoticeable.
- Unfortunately, the solution to this problem is neither simple nor economical.
- This map would promote a coherent, efficient, and economical wargaming effort.
- Thus it is important to make groundwater exploration as economical as possible with the highest possible success rate.
- What is the easiest, most economical way to get rid of the standing water?
- The fastest, most economical way to produce new houseplants is to divide them from existing ones.
- I am considerate, drive to the speed limit and also drive a car that's more economical than my old one.
- They are reasonably inexpensive and economical to run.
- So ever since then, I've been trying to figure out an economical solution for our curtain problem.
- On more economical cars like yours the fuel savings are less attractive, although a London driver would no doubt be particularly attracted by the congestion charge exemption.
- Although not really suitable nor economical for that purpose, it did keep up the gas supply during the emergency.
- Pastures are often the most economical way to provide forage for ruminant animals.
- Competitively priced, economical to run and with plenty of comfort and space, this is a very practical motor.
- Not only were the cars quick, but they were very economical as well.
- We tried a simple, economical solution to this problem: combining the camera with a pair of binoculars.
- Higher upfront costs might be more economical in the long run.
Synonyms cheap, inexpensive, low-cost, low-price, low-budget, budget, economy, reasonable, reasonably priced, cut-price, cut-rate, discount, discounted, bargain, bargain-basement, cost-effective, effective, efficient, energy-efficient, fuel-efficient, energy-saving, fuel-saving - 1.1 (of a person or lifestyle) careful not to waste money or resources.
（人，生活方式）不浪费钱（或资源）的，节约的，节省的 he was economical in all areas of life Example sentencesExamples - The Deputy Prime Minister said his Economy Ministry returned 20 million leva to the budget last year, because they were economical.
- From the 1950s to 1960s, he was renowned for his economical lifestyle.
- My mother was economical and a good manager, so we never went without any necessities.
- He was incredibly economical and inventive, making a great variety of prints in all sorts of different colours.
- I have heard about him from some of my economical colleagues.
- And it is time that we all realise that governments only have limited powers to change and influence while economical actors are the leaders of change.
- It means that economical users will have an opportunity to invest into a modern and future-proof rather than into an obsolescent platform.
- I'm economical, it must be the business student in me!
- In a quest to find the most economical driver, local dignitaries and motor industry figures teamed up for the marathon, hoping to learn a little about making their fuel go further.
- He was very economical in the way he used his materials.
Synonyms thrifty, careful (with money), provident, prudent, canny, sensible, frugal, sparing, scrimping, economizing, abstemious North American forehanded - 1.2 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。 Example sentencesExamples - Somewhat surprisingly, standard 118 bhp models are very economical with fuel.
Phrasesbe economical with the truth euphemistic Lie or deliberately withhold information. the government spokesman was often economical with the truth Example sentencesExamples - Either he has been dramatically misled by his civil servants or, with possible prodding from the special relationship with Washington, he was being extremely economical with the truth.
- Yes, some key players were economical with the truth, and it is a bit surprising that a Prime Minister normally prone to micro-managing potential crises allowed this matter to be handled by others.
- Does the pressure group Shoppers In Europe really believe that prices would go down by 15% if the UK joined the euro, or is they just being economical with the truth?
- Was the prime minister economical with the truth?
- Therefore the Executive's claim to have implemented ‘free personal care’ for the elderly is simply being economical with the truth.
- At best, voters think the government was economical with the truth, at worst they believe it deliberately lied.
- I felt she was economical with the truth when she felt under attack.
- On the democratic front, successive governments gained power by being economical with the truth, and once in office, lied blatantly about their intentions.
- There has never been, and there will never be, any attempt either to hide or to be economical with the truth.
- However, after last Tuesday's reshuffle, we can only assume that the First Minister's pronouncements - to us, to others, on the record and on camera - were a case of his being economical with the truth.
Synonyms dishonest, deceitful, underhand, underhanded, duplicitous, double-dealing, two-faced, dissembling, insincere, false, lying, untruthful, mendacious
Rhymesagronomical, anatomical, astronomical, comical, gastronomical, physiognomical Definition of economical in US English: economicaladjective 1Giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money, time, or effort spent. 经济的，合算的 一辆经济型小汽车。 Example sentencesExamples - So ever since then, I've been trying to figure out an economical solution for our curtain problem.
- I am considerate, drive to the speed limit and also drive a car that's more economical than my old one.
- They are reasonably inexpensive and economical to run.
- The fastest, most economical way to produce new houseplants is to divide them from existing ones.
- This map would promote a coherent, efficient, and economical wargaming effort.
- Competitively priced, economical to run and with plenty of comfort and space, this is a very practical motor.
- Higher upfront costs might be more economical in the long run.
- Not only were the cars quick, but they were very economical as well.
- Motorcycle gloves, and even common workman's gloves can be economical alternatives for beginners.
- Some believe it would be more economical in the long term just to buy new helicopters.
- Pastures are often the most economical way to provide forage for ruminant animals.
- To begin with, gravel is very economical compared to other paving materials.
- The color of the terrace railings was chosen to make them economical and relatively unnoticeable.
- We tried a simple, economical solution to this problem: combining the camera with a pair of binoculars.
- What is the easiest, most economical way to get rid of the standing water?
- Although not really suitable nor economical for that purpose, it did keep up the gas supply during the emergency.
- On more economical cars like yours the fuel savings are less attractive, although a London driver would no doubt be particularly attracted by the congestion charge exemption.
- Thus it is important to make groundwater exploration as economical as possible with the highest possible success rate.
- You might be surprised, however, to discover that you have an extremely economical car in your driveway.
- Unfortunately, the solution to this problem is neither simple nor economical.
Synonyms cheap, inexpensive, low-cost, low-price, low-budget, budget, economy, reasonable, reasonably priced, cut-price, cut-rate, discount, discounted, bargain, bargain-basement, cost-effective, effective, efficient, energy-efficient, fuel-efficient, energy-saving, fuel-saving - 1.1 (of a person or lifestyle) careful not to waste money or resources.
（人，生活方式）不浪费钱（或资源）的，节约的，节省的 Example sentencesExamples - It means that economical users will have an opportunity to invest into a modern and future-proof rather than into an obsolescent platform.
- The Deputy Prime Minister said his Economy Ministry returned 20 million leva to the budget last year, because they were economical.
- My mother was economical and a good manager, so we never went without any necessities.
- I'm economical, it must be the business student in me!
- He was incredibly economical and inventive, making a great variety of prints in all sorts of different colours.
- He was very economical in the way he used his materials.
- From the 1950s to 1960s, he was renowned for his economical lifestyle.
- In a quest to find the most economical driver, local dignitaries and motor industry figures teamed up for the marathon, hoping to learn a little about making their fuel go further.
- And it is time that we all realise that governments only have limited powers to change and influence while economical actors are the leaders of change.
- I have heard about him from some of my economical colleagues.
Synonyms thrifty, careful, careful with money, provident, prudent, canny, sensible, frugal, sparing, scrimping, economizing, abstemious - 1.2 Using no more of something than is necessary.
不浪费的；简练的，简洁的 this chassis is economical in metal and therefore light in weight Example sentencesExamples - Somewhat surprisingly, standard 118 bhp models are very economical with fuel.
Phrasesbe economical with the truth euphemistic Lie or deliberately withhold information. Example sentencesExamples - I felt she was economical with the truth when she felt under attack.
- Yes, some key players were economical with the truth, and it is a bit surprising that a Prime Minister normally prone to micro-managing potential crises allowed this matter to be handled by others.
- There has never been, and there will never be, any attempt either to hide or to be economical with the truth.
- However, after last Tuesday's reshuffle, we can only assume that the First Minister's pronouncements - to us, to others, on the record and on camera - were a case of his being economical with the truth.
- Was the prime minister economical with the truth?
- Does the pressure group Shoppers In Europe really believe that prices would go down by 15% if the UK joined the euro, or is they just being economical with the truth?
- Therefore the Executive's claim to have implemented ‘free personal care’ for the elderly is simply being economical with the truth.
- At best, voters think the government was economical with the truth, at worst they believe it deliberately lied.
- Either he has been dramatically misled by his civil servants or, with possible prodding from the special relationship with Washington, he was being extremely economical with the truth.
- On the democratic front, successive governments gained power by being economical with the truth, and once in office, lied blatantly about their intentions.
Synonyms dishonest, deceitful, underhand, underhanded, duplicitous, double-dealing, two-faced, dissembling, insincere, false, lying, untruthful, mendacious
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