n. 貧窮------poverty
By hard work, many people have raise themseleves from indigence to wealth.
economize
vi. 節(jié)省開支;節(jié)儉------cut down expense; be frugal
Housewives can economize by buying their milk in gallin containers.
impoverish
vt. 使赤貧------make very poor; reduce to poverty
The increase in dues is only 10 cents. It will not impoverish any member.
destitute
adj. 缺乏的; 窮困的------not posessong the necessaries of life such as food, shelter and clothing; needy; indigent
The severe earthquake killed hundreds of people and left thousands destitute.
frugal
adj. 1.不足的 2.節(jié)省的------1. barely enough; scanty 2. avoiding waste; economical; sparing; saving; thrifty
The old man had nothing to eat but bread and cheese; yet he offered to share this frugal meal with his visitor.
An allowance of $200 a week for lunches and fares isn't much, but you can get by on it if you are frugal.
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