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.
今年我们都得紧缩一些开支。 - There is a need for further belt-tightening.
需要进一步勒紧裤腰带。 - belt-tightening measures
勒紧裤腰带的措施
- We've all had to do some belt-tightening this year.