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economical

/ɛkənɑmɪkəl/

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1 · adjective

using money, fuel, or other resources efficiently

经济实惠的；节省资源的

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The smaller car is more economical to run.
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这辆较小的车开起来更省钱。
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Pronunciation: /ɛkənɑmɪkəl/

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