frugality
n. 节约,朴素,节俭
People who are frugal or who live frugal lives do not eat much or spend much money on themselves.
She lives a frugal life.
她生活俭朴。
A frugal meal is small and not expensive.
The diet was frugal: cheese and water, rice and beans.
饮食很简单:奶酪、水、米饭、豆类。
1. prudence in avoiding waste
We must practise the strictest frugality and economy.
我们必须实行最严格意义上的俭省节约。
We must build up our country with industry and frugality.
我们必须勤俭建国.
By frugality she managed to get along on her small salary.
凭着节俭,她设法以自己微薄的薪水生活.
We should cultivate the good habits of diligence and frugality.
我们要养成勤俭节约的好风气.
The principle of diligence and frugality applies to all undertakings.
勤俭节约的原则适用于一切事业.