"strapped" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 缺钱
• 用带子绑住

Definition

“Strapped”通常指没多少钱，也可以表示被带子绑住。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多见于非正式情境，如“strapped for cash”（没钱）。也可用于描述物理上被绑住。不要和 strap（带子）混淆。常见搭配有“strapped for time”或“strapped for resources”。

Examples

I'm strapped until payday.

我到发薪日之前都**缺钱**。

He was strapped into the seat for safety.

出于安全，他被**用带子绑在**座位上。

We're a bit strapped for cash this month.

我们这个月有点**缺钱**。

Sorry, I can't come out tonight—I'm totally strapped.

不好意思，今晚我真是**缺钱**，不能出来。

If you're ever strapped for time, just let me know.

如果你哪天**没时间**，跟我说一声就行。

The boxes were strapped together to avoid shifting during transport.

这些箱子被**用带子捆在一起**，以防运输时移动。