Belt-tightening
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紧缩腰带, 节俭
an act of spending less money during difficult financial times
例子
Belt-tightening became necessary when sales dropped unexpectedly.
当销售额意外下降时，紧缩开支变得必要。
After losing his job, he began belt-tightening to make ends meet.
失业后，他开始紧缩开支以维持生计。
