Definition
- C2
To reduce one's spending due to financial constraints or a decrease in income.
縮衣縮食，節省開支
Due to the company's declining performance, we have to tighten our belts and reduce unnecessary expenses.
由於公司業績下滑，我們不得不勒緊褲帶，減少不必要的開支。
Since he lost his job, his family has had to tighten their belts to make ends meet.
自從他失業後，他的家人不得不勒緊褲帶來維持生計。
Faced with inflation, many families have to tighten their belts and reduce the frequency of eating out.
面對通貨膨脹，許多家庭不得不勒緊褲帶，減少外出用餐的頻率。