frugal
/ˈfruːɡəl/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6545 in the learning path
节俭的；朴素的
Definitions
adj. Careful with money or resources, avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.
节俭的；朴素的
Example
My frugal neighbour repairs his clothes instead of replacing them.
我那位节俭的邻居会修补衣服，而不是买新的。
A frugal lifestyle can reduce household waste without necessarily lowering a family's quality of life.
节俭的生活方式可以减少家庭垃圾，而不一定会降低家庭生活质量。
Collocations
- frugal lifestyle
- frugal habits
- frugal meal
Word family
- frugality (n.)
- frugally (adv.)
Synonyms
- thrifty
- economical
Antonyms
- extravagant
- wasteful
Usage tip
通常含褒义，强调不浪费；不等于吝啬的stingy。
FAQ
- What does frugal mean?
- Careful with money or resources, avoiding unnecessary spending or waste.
- How is frugal pronounced?
- UK /ˈfruːɡəl/, US /ˈfruːɡəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
