austerity

ɒ'sterәti

托福GRE

n. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

n. 朴素, 苦行, 严格, 严峻

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Austerity 由词根 auster-（表示严厉、严格）和后缀 -ity（表示状态或性质）组成，意味着一种严厉的状态或经济紧缩。

例句

1. The government implemented austerity measures to reduce the national debt.

政府实施了紧缩措施以减少国债。

2. Many people struggled to cope with the effects of austerity on public services.

很多人努力应对紧缩政策对公共服务的影响。

3. Austerity can lead to increased unemployment and social unrest.

紧缩政策可能导致失业增加和社会动荡。