frugality

英[fru'ɡæləti] 美[fru'ɡæləti]
  • n. 节俭;俭省
TOEFL
Noun:
  1. prudence in avoiding waste

1. 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。

来自柯林斯例句

2. We must build up our country with industry and frugality.
我们必须勤俭建国.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. 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.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

4. We should cultivate the good habits of diligence and frugality.
我们要养成勤俭节约的好风气.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

5. Industry and frugality are the inherent qualities of the Chinese nation.
勤劳俭朴是中华民族的本色.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

    用作名词 (n.)
    1. Frugality is the mother of virtue.
      节俭是美德之母。
    2. To some young people, frugality has gone out of style.
      对于一些年轻人来说,节俭已经不再流行了。

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