名詞 austerity:

1. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
   同義詞：asceticism, nonindulgence

1. The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.
   苦行生活苦行者的原則和實(shí)踐; 極端的自制與簡樸
2. Wartime austerities included food rationing and shortage of fuel.
   戰(zhàn)時(shí)的艱苦包括食物配給和燃料短缺。

aus.ter.i.ty

n.（名詞）
【復(fù)數(shù)】 aus.ter.i.ties
The quality of being austere.
嚴(yán)厲的性質(zhì)
Severe and rigid economy:
節(jié)儉：嚴(yán)格及嚴(yán)厲的節(jié)約：
例句：
wartime austerity.
戰(zhàn)時(shí)節(jié)儉

An austere habit or practice.
苦行：節(jié)制的習(xí)慣或?qū)嵺`