belt-tightening
US /ˈbeltˌtaɪt.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈbeltˌtaɪt.nɪŋ/
名词
1.
勒紧裤带, 节约
the practice of spending less money because there is less money available
示例:
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The company announced a period of belt-tightening due to the economic downturn.
由于经济衰退，公司宣布进入勒紧裤带时期。
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Families are facing severe belt-tightening measures.
家庭正面临严峻的勒紧裤带措施。
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