I had hardly any money left and was scrimping and saving just to buy the bare necessities.我的钱所剩无几，就省吃俭用，只买一些最必需的生活用品。Many families are up against it, unable to afford even basic items.很多家庭陷入困境，连基本生活用品都买不起。We made a quick foray into town for some supplies.我们很快进城买了些生活用品。They rafted their supplies down the river.他们用筏子把生活用品运到河的下游。