belt-tightening

短语

n. 强制性节约 a. 节约的, 节省开支的

词形变化

belt-tightenings 复数 more belt-tightening 比较级 most belt-tightening 最高级

别名

belt tightening

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A reduction in expenditure, often as a result of financial restrictions.

    非正式
v.
  1. 1.

    present participle and gerund of belt-tighten

adj.
  1. 1.

    Causing or involving a reduction in expenditure.

    非正式

词源

From tighten one's belt.

来源：wiktionary