节约jié yuēpractice thrift; economize; save; economy:节约费用 reduce expenses节约开支 cut down expenses; retrench (expenditure)节约人力物力 economize on manpower and material resources节约用水 economize on water; save on water节约用电 economize on electricity; save on electricity厉行节约 practice strict economy走捷径以节约时间 save time by taking a short cut我们必须节约燃料。 We must economize on fuel.使用优质物品是明智的节约。 It is wise economy to use the best.节俭jié jiǎnthrifty; frugal; economical:提倡节俭 encourage frugality节俭的人 an economical person节俭是美德。 To practice thrift is a virtue.凭着节俭，她设法以自己微薄的薪水生活。 By frugality she managed to get along on her small salary.
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