austerity
/ɔˈsterətɪ, also ɔ:ˈsterətɪ; ɔ`stɛrətɪ/ n
1 [U] quality of being austere 简朴; 紧缩
the austerity of the Government's economic measures 政府经济措施方面的紧缩
War was followed by many years of austerity. 战争结束後还要过多年的紧日子.
2 [C usu pl 通常作复数]
condition, activity or practice that is part of an austere way of life 节衣缩食; 艰苦朴素
Wartime austerities included food rationing and shortage of fuel. 战时的艰苦包括食物配给和燃料短缺.