Austerity
01
禁欲
the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
02
紧缩
strict economic measures implemented by a government to reduce public expenditure and budget deficits
例子
The government implemented austerity measures to tackle the mounting national debt.
政府实施了紧缩措施以应对不断增长的国债。
During the financial crisis, many European countries adopted austerity policies to stabilize their economies.
在金融危机期间，许多欧洲国家采取了紧缩政策以稳定其经济。
