tighten _ belt

口语·表达节约或削减开支
例句
We had to tighten our belt after the unexpected expenses.
典故来源 源自经济困难时勒紧腰带减少饥饿感，后比喻节省开支。

📖 习语词汇解析

习语中的关键英语词汇

tighten ['taɪtn]
vt.& vi. 收紧;（使）变紧;（使）绷紧;加紧;
belt [bɛlt]
n. 腰带;区域;传送带;带状物; vt. 环绕，包围;用带做记号;用力打;绕着系上带子;

🔤 同首字母习语

thick and fast
大量迅速地发生或接踵而至
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使某人迷失或产生不切实际的幻想
the jury is out
还没有定论或决定
to make matters worse
雪上加霜
tie _ knot
tired and emotional
情绪疲惫，情绪激动
tickle the ivories
弹奏钢琴
that beats everything
真是匪夷所思
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