tighten your belt
US /ˈtaɪ.tən jʊər bɛlt/
UK /ˈtaɪ.tən jʊər bɛlt/
成语
1.
勒紧裤腰带, 节衣缩食
to spend less money than you did before because you have less money
示例:
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Due to the economic downturn, many families have to tighten their belts.
由于经济不景气，许多家庭不得不勒紧裤腰带。
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If we want to afford that vacation, we'll have to tighten our belts for a few months.
如果我们想负担得起那个假期，我们必须勒紧裤腰带几个月。
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