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;

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没有免费的午餐
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继续投资在无望或不明智的事情上
the jury is out
还没有定论或决定
there's no time like the present
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第三次会成功
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接受挑战；勇敢应对困难
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冒昧地行动或说话
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