belt-tightening
noun /ˈbelt taɪtnɪŋ/
/ˈbelt taɪtnɪŋ/
[uncountable]- changes that are made in order to spend less money
束紧腰带:为了节省开支而进行的更改 - We've all had to do some belt-tightening this year.
今年我们都不得不勒紧裤带过日子。 - There is a need for further belt-tightening.
有必要进一步紧缩开支。 - belt-tightening measures
紧缩措施
- We've all had to do some belt-tightening this year.