skimming
- IPA[ˈskɪmɪŋ]
英式
- the removal of a substance from the surface of a liquid；the action of stealing or embezzling money, especially in small amounts over a period of time
noun: skimming
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. the removal of a substance from the surface of a liquid he recommended frequent skimming of the downwind sides of the ponds
- ▪ informal the action of stealing or embezzling money, especially in small amounts over a period of time every business owner he knows who has cash receipts does a little skimming
- ▪ the action of fraudulently copying credit or debit card details with a card swipe or other device although the incidence of card skimming is low, you should observe precautions
- 2. the action of reading something quickly so as to note only the important points in my skimming, I missed that
