莲子: lotus seed...
节俭: frugal, economical...
提防: to guard against, to be vigilant, watch you don't (slip), Taiwan pr....
撬: to lift, to pry open, to lever open...
发扬光大: to develop and promote, to carry forward, to bring to great height of development...
清醒: clear-headed, sober, awake...
扛: lift/raise with both hands; hold up with both hands...
制约: to restrict, condition...
