节衣缩食 scant oneself in food and clothes; be more economical; economize food and clothing; economize [scrimp] on food and clothing; live frugally; practise austerity; practise strict economy; save on food and clothing; skimp on one's own food and clothing 我们节衣缩食, 积蓄了够买一台彩电的钱。 by using economy in buying food and clothes, we were able to save enough money for a new colour tv set
情愿 1.(愿意) be willing to 两相情愿 by mutual consent; both parties being willing; 心甘情愿的服从 willing obedience; 这只是他自己 一 厢情愿。 it's only his own wishful thinking. 他情愿等待。 he is willing to wait.2.(宁愿; 宁可) prefer; would rather; had rather 他说他情愿留在家里。 he said he would rather stay at home
不愿 reluctant; unwilling; be disclined 不愿抛头露面 be reluctant to get too much publicity; 母亲不愿作远途迁居。 mother is disclined towards a long distance move. 睡眠不足使人不愿工作。 loss of sleep disclines one for work. 我怎样才能克服不愿与人交往呢? how can i conquer my disinclination to meet people