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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary
- 节俭
[jiéjiǎn]
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adjective
frugal
Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary
- 节俭
[jiéjiǎn]
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1.
形
节约;俭省
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用度节俭。
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Examples
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她是个很节俭的主妇。
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She is a very thrifty housewife.
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不要等到国力穷乏的时候才知道节俭!
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Don't wait until our country is impoverished before we realize the importance of thrift.
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节俭
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an economical person
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节俭的人
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The economic crisis has everyone tightening their belts.
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经济危机让每个人都要节俭度日。
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The scots are famous for their economy.
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苏格兰人以节俭著称。
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Frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues.
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节俭和勤奋仍然被视为美德。
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We had to live frugally after the war.
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战后我们只能非常节俭地生活。
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Collocations
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节俭度日
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to live thriftily
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节俭的品格
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a thrifty character
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十分节俭
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very thrifty
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崇尚节俭
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to advocate thrift
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勤劳节俭
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industry and thrift
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生活节俭
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a thrifty life
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