节俭

He has the virtues of thrift and hard work.

具备俭和勤奋的美德。

She had to skimp to send her son to college.

她必须俭来供她儿子上大学。

She lived a careful and frugal life.

她过着谨慎、俭的生活。

To practice thrift is a virtue.

俭是美德。

His thrift and industry speak well for his future.

的俭和勤勉预示着美好的未来。

Wealth flows from industry and economy.

财富来自勤劳与俭。

Except for smoking and drinking, he is a thrifty man.

除了抽烟、喝酒, 是个生活俭的人。

She practices economy without being stingy.

她奉行一种的不吝啬的俭方式。

The appropriations committee, suddenly and ill-advisedly parsimonious, cut funds for assistance to the disadvantaged.

拨款委员会突然地和不明智地俭地裁减对生活水平低的人的援助。

Frugality is an estate alone.

俭是一宗财产。

We’ve economised as much as possible,but to little great avail,since we still owe a lot of money.

我们尽可能俭,但没什么用,因为我们仍然欠了一大笔债。