scant
英 [skænt]
美[skænt]
- adj. 不足的；缺乏的；勉强够的
- vt. 减少；节省；限制
英英释意
- 1. work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially
- 2. limit in quality or quantity
- 3. supply sparingly and with restricted quantities;
- "sting with the allowance"
双语例句
- 1. There is scant evidence of strong economic growth to come.
- 没有足够的证据表明经济将会突飞猛进。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. In fact, Richard Savage had known Edward Bellamy a scant five hours.
- 实际上，理查德·萨维奇和爱德华·贝拉米相识才仅仅5个小时。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. This hole was a scant .23 inches in diameter.
- 这个洞眼的直径只有0.23英寸。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. I paid scant attention to what she was saying.
- 我没大注意她在说什么。
来自《权威词典》
- 5. You have a scant hour in which to pack.
- 你有一小时来整理行李.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》