austerity
US /ˈɑː.ster.ə.t̬i/
UK /ɔːˈster.ə.ti/
名詞
1.
緊縮財政, 緊縮
difficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce public expenditure
例:
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The government announced new austerity measures to reduce the national debt.
政府は国家債務を削減するために新たな緊縮策を発表した。
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Many people suffered during the years of austerity following the war.
戦後の緊縮時代、多くの人々が苦しんだ。
2.
簡素, 厳格
sternness or severity of manner or attitude; extreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance
例:
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The austerity of the room was softened by a single painting.
部屋の簡素さは、一枚の絵によって和らげられていた。
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He was known for the austerity of his lifestyle.
彼はその生活様式の厳格さで知られていた。
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