strapped

adjective

UK/stræpt/
US/stræpt/

Definitions of strapped adjective

  1. Experiencing a shortage of money; having limited financial resources.

    手頭拮据的;缺錢的

    • They are quite strapped financially due to recent medical expenses.

      由於最近的醫療費用,他們的財務狀況相當拮据。

    • After paying rent, I'm a little strapped for cash this month.

      付完房租後,這個月我手頭有點緊。

    • Many businesses are currently strapped for cash due to the economic downturn.

      由於經濟衰退,許多企業目前資金短缺。