[jié yuē]
practice thrift; economize; save; economy
reduce expenses
节约费用
cut down expenses; retrench (expenditure)
节约开支
economize on manpower and material resources
节约人力物力
economize on water; save on water
节约用水
economize on electricity; save on electricity
节约用电
practice strict economy
厉行节约
save time by taking a short cut
走捷径以节约时间
We must economize on fuel.
我们必须节约燃料。
It is wise economy to use the best.
使用优质物品是明智的节约。