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节俭地裁减对生活水平低的人的援助。

She lived a careful and frugal life.

她过着谨慎、节俭的生活。

She had to skimp to send her son to college.

她必须节俭来供她儿子上大学。

His thrift and industry speak well for his future.

的节俭和勤勉预示着美好的未来。

He has the virtues of thrift and hard work.

具备节俭和勤奋的美德。

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

除了抽烟、喝酒, 是个生活节俭的人。

She practices economy without being stingy.

她奉行一种的不吝啬的节俭方式。

To practice thrift is a virtue.

节俭是美德。

Wealth flows from industry and economy.

财富来自勤劳与节俭。

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

们尽可能节俭,但没什么用,们仍然欠了一大笔债。

Frugality is an estate alone.

节俭本身就是一宗财产。