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sleconomize/scrimp on food and clothing
他们节衣缩食,但仍然供不起儿子上学。
They scraped and saved, but still couldn't pay for their son's education.
我们节衣缩食,攒够了买一台彩电的钱。
By using economy in buying food and clothes, we were able to save enough money for a new colour TV set.
为了把孩子拉扯大,他们不得不节衣缩食。
They had to live a frugal life in order to bring up their children.
我现在不想开始节衣缩食地度日。
Now, I don't want to have to start tightening my belt.
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