参考例句

1. As far as oil energy is concerned, we cannot be too frugal .

   就石油能源而言，我们愈节省愈好。

2. The Chinese people are industrious; frugal , intelligent and quick to learn.

   中国人民勤俭机智，善于学习。

3. I chose now to live retired, frugal , and within ourselves.

   我现在爱过幽静的，节俭的深居简出的生活。

4. They lived a very frugal existence, avoiding all luxuries.

   他们生活非常俭, 力避奢华.

5. He abounds in many frugal maxims, among which the greatest favourite is,"A penny saved is a penny got."

   他肚子里装了许许多多关于节约的格言，最爱说的一句是：“一便士不花，等于一便士挣下。”

6. At his suggestion, both set themselves about making the preparations necessary for their usual frugal but hearty meal.

   根据他的这一提议，两人就着手准备起自己惯常那种粗陋而量足的饭食来。

7. She is frugal of her expenses.

   她过日子很仔细。

8. The family sat down to table, and a frugal meal of cold viands was deposited beforethem.

   一家老少，都围着桌子坐下．几样简单的冷食，摆在他们面前。

9. be frugal of [with] money

   节省金钱

10. It's frugal vegetarian fare.

    那不过是些家常素菜。

同义词

• economical
• prudent
• saving
• thrifty

反义词