parsimony [ˈpɑ:rsəmoʊni]

例句:

• They are so parsimonious that their parsimony would make you stunned.
  来自BBC
• A classic example comes from comedian Jack Benny , famous for his parsimony.
  有个经典例子出自以吝啬著称的喜剧演员杰克·班尼.
  
• Due to official parsimony only the one machine was built.
  由于官方过于吝啬，仅制造了那一台机器。
  
• Capitals are increased by parsimony, and diminished by prodigality and misconduct.
  节俭使资本增长, 挥霍和运用不当使资本减少.
  
• Science requires more than parsimony to explain how the world works.
  来自SA
• They value parsimony, the simpler solution over the more complex.
  来自NEWYORKER