austerity
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定義 austerity 名詞
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The practice of living without luxuries or excessive comforts due to limited resources, often involving a simple and restricted way of life.
The frugal conditions of my childhood during wartime prepared me for future challenges.
Living a simple life in a remote rural area was not something I was accustomed to.
They chose a life of austerity in order to save money.
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A stringent economic condition imposed by a government, often marked by reduced public spending and increased taxation to manage deficits.
New austerity measures led to widespread protests.
The government had to implement strict austerity measures in order to reduce the deficit.
Economists warned that excessive austerity could hinder economic recovery.
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The quality of being simple and unadorned in appearance, style, or manner; lacking in ornamentation or excess.
The austerity of the office design matched the company's minimalist image.
The austerity of the restaurant's decor was a stark contrast to its delicious food.
Her austerity in dress gave her a sense of elegance.