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frugal

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adj.节俭的,朴素的

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副词:frugally 名词:frugality

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frugal


/'fru:gl; `fruˇl/
adj
(a) careful and thrifty, esp with money and food 节约的, 节俭的, 节省的(尤指对金钱和食物)
*a frugal housekeeper 节俭的管家.
(b) of life in which such care is shown 生活俭朴的
*They lived a very frugal existence, avoiding all luxuries. 他们生活非常俭朴, 力避奢华.
(c) costing little; small in quantity 花费少的; 省钱的; 小量的
*a frugal meal of bread andcheese 只有面包和奶酪的便餐.

frugal


adj
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: French;Origin:Latin frux 'fruit, value']
careful to buy only what is necessary
extravagant
 As children we were taught to be frugal and hard-working.
 He led a remarkably frugal existence.
a frugal meal is a small meal of plain food
= simple
extravagant
 a frugal breakfast
>frugallyadv
>frugality [fruː'gælɪti/
1. No wonder you are so frugal. Would you like my investment?
    难怪你这么节俭, 你想要我投资一些钱吗?

2. She is a frugal housekeeper.
    她勤俭持家。

3. She is a frugal housekeeper.
    她勤俭持家。

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