belt-tightening

US /ˈbeltˌtaɪt.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈbeltˌtaɪt.nɪŋ/
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勒緊褲帶, 節約

the practice of spending less money because there is less money available

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The company announced a period of belt-tightening due to the economic downturn.
由於經濟衰退,公司宣布進入勒緊褲帶時期。
Families are facing severe belt-tightening measures.
家庭正面臨嚴峻的勒緊褲帶措施。