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budget carefully; plan carefully and calculate meticulously; be accurate in calculation; be very careful in reckoning
人力物力的使用要精打细算。
We must be meticulous in planning the use of men and material.
他们增产的计划是精打细算出来的。
Their plans for an increase have all been carefully calculated.
他从来不精打细算。
He never pinches pennies.
精打细算地过日子
live carefully on a strict budget
擅长精打细算的人
person with a calculating mind
我们精打细算点,就能够负担这次旅行。
If we budget carefully, we'll be able to afford the trip.
过日子要是精打细算,就不至亏空。
If you plan your budget carefully, you won't get into debt.