economical

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economical /ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪkəl/ adjective

economical

/ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪkəl/

adjective

Learner's definition of ECONOMICAL

[more economical; most economical]

: using money, resources, etc., carefully节俭的；节约的；不浪费的

an economical way to heat your house一种经济的房屋供暖方式
a practical and economical solution to the problem解决这个问题的一个切实可行并且节省资金的方案
an economical cook [=a cook who does not waste food]善于充分利用食材的厨师
The author is often praised for her simple, economical writing style. [=a way of writing that uses only the words that are most necessary]那名作者常因其质朴简练的文风受到称赞。
We offer quality products at economical prices. [=prices that many people can afford]我们以实惠的价格出售优质产品。

— used to describe a product that is not expensive to own and use经济节约的

The company is making smaller, more economical cars. [=cars that do not use a lot of fuel]这家公司正在制造小型的、经济省油的轿车。