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
短语和例子
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
节衣缩食的俄语:[jiéyī suōshí] обр. экономить во всём; вести скромный образ жизни
节衣缩食什么意思:jié yī suō shí 【解释】省吃省穿。形容节约。 【示例】本来,有关本业的东西,是无论怎样~也应该购买的。(《鲁迅书信集·致赵家璧》) 【拼音码】jyss 【用法】联合式;作主语、谓语、宾语、定语、状语;形容节俭 【英文】economize on food and clothing