austerity
n
1 [U] quality of being austere 简朴; 紧缩
the austerity of the Government's economic measures 政府经济措施方面的紧缩
War was followed by many years of austerity. 战争结束後还要过多年的紧日子.
2 [C usu pl 通常作复数]
condition, activity or practice that is part of an austere way of life 节衣缩食; 艰苦朴素
Wartime austerities included food rationing and shortage of fuel. 战时的艰苦包括食物配给和燃料短缺.
🔁 扩展释义
*[ɒ'sterәti]n. 朴素, 苦行, 严格, 严峻
📖 同为「核心」词汇
coopn. (关家禽等的)笼子;栏舍;拘禁的场所;<俚>监牢;
vt. 把…关在笼子(或栏舍等)中,把…拘禁起来;
vi. <美><俚>(警察值勤时)打瞌睡;