今日短語
短語 to be strapped for cash 指手頭沒有足夠的錢,常被用來形容暫時資金短缺、手頭緊。
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.
請注意
另一個表達(dá) to be a bit short 也能用來指某人暫時資金不足的情況。
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.