To cut down on clothing and lower food standards; to live frugally, to scrimp and save.
为了供孩子上学，他们家不得不削衣贬食，省下每一分钱
To afford their child's education, their family had to cut down on expenses, saving every penny.
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To cut down on clothing and lower food standards; to live frugally, to scrimp and save.