austerity
US /ˈɑː.ster.ə.t̬i/
UK /ɔːˈster.ə.ti/
名词
1.
紧缩, 财政紧缩
difficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce public expenditure
示例:
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The government announced new austerity measures to reduce the national debt.
政府宣布了新的紧缩措施以减少国家债务。
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Many people suffered during the years of austerity following the war.
战后的紧缩岁月里，许多人生活困苦。
2.
简朴, 严厉
sternness or severity of manner or attitude; extreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance
示例:
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The austerity of the room was softened by a single painting.
房间的简朴被一幅画给柔化了。
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He was known for the austerity of his lifestyle.
他以生活方式的严谨简朴而闻名。
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