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　　今日短语


　　短语 to be strapped for cash 指手头没有足够的钱，常被用来形容暂时资金短缺、手头紧。


　　例句


　　Would you mind paying for the takeaway? I'm a bit strapped for cash until payday.


　　When I was a student I was frequently strapped for cash. Actually, thinking about it, even now I'm working full time I'm still regularly strapped for cash.


　　I can't come out tonight, I'm a bit strapped for cash.


　　请注意


　　另一个表达 to be a bit short 也能用来指某人暂时资金不足的情况。


　　例句


　　Sorry, I'm a bit short this month. I can't afford the tickets.


　　Don't worry, if you're a bit short you can pay me back next month.

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