austerity
n
1 [U] quality of being austere 簡樸; 緊縮
the austerity of the Government's economic measures 政府經濟措施方面的緊縮
War was followed by many years of austerity. 戰爭結束後還要過多年的緊日子.
2 [C usu pl 通常作復數]
condition, activity or practice that is part of an austere way of life 節衣縮食; 艱苦樸素
Wartime austerities included food rationing and shortage of fuel. 戰時的艱苦包括食物配給和燃料短缺.
?? 擴展釋義
*[?'ster?ti]n. 樸素, 苦行, 嚴格, 嚴峻
?? 同為「核心」詞匯
coopn. (關家禽等的)籠子;欄舍;拘禁的場所;<俚>監牢;
vt. 把…關在籠子(或欄舍等)中,把…拘禁起來;
vi. <美><俚>(警察值勤時)打瞌睡;