To live frugally and simply, devoted to diligent work or a cause, without pursuing lavish enjoyment.
老园长为了扩建植物园，常常菲食卑宫，将节省下来的钱都投入到建设中。
To expand the botanical garden, the old director often lived on meager food in a humble dwelling, dedicating all the money saved to its construction.
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