① economic經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)的,經(jīng)濟(jì)(上)的。
They believe that inflation leads to economic decline. 他們相信,通貨膨脹導(dǎo)致經(jīng)濟(jì)衰退。
These are the main economic plants of the region. 這些是本地區(qū)的主要經(jīng)濟(jì)作物。
The railway service in the country is no longer economic. 這個(gè)國(guó)家的鐵路服務(wù)已是無(wú)利可圖了。
② economical節(jié)約的,節(jié)省的,不浪費(fèi)的。
The car is economical to run. 開(kāi)這輛車(chē)費(fèi)用很省。
One should be economical of time and energy. 人應(yīng)該節(jié)約時(shí)間和精力。