[jié yuē]
practice thrift; economize; save; economy
reduce expenses
節約費用
cut down expenses; retrench (expenditure)
節約開支
economize on manpower and material resources
節約人力物力
economize on water; save on water
節約用水
economize on electricity; save on electricity
節約用電
practice strict economy
厲行節約
save time by taking a short cut
走捷徑以節約時間
We must economize on fuel.
我們必須節約燃料。
It is wise economy to use the best.
使用優質物品是明智的節約。