frugal

1. ADJ People who are frugal or who live frugal lives do not spend much money on themselves. 俭朴的

She lives a frugal life. 她过着俭朴的生活。

2. frugalityN-UNCOUNT 俭朴

We must practise the strictest frugality and economy. 我们必须奉行最严格意义上的俭朴和节约。

3. ADJ A frugal meal is small and not expensive. (膳食) 俭省的

The diet was frugal: cheese and water, rice and beans. 饮食很俭省：奶酪和水，米饭和豆类。