be hard up

v.

  1. 〈口〉缺钱,穷,短缺

网络词典

be hard up

英 biː ˈhɑːdʌp 美 biː ˈhɑːdʌp
动词短语 中文翻译:手头紧
同义词: ['short on funds', 'short of funds', 'be in a tight spot']

例句:

  1. 1. We're running out of time to finish the project, and we're be hard up for money.
    我们时间紧迫,手头资金紧张。
  2. 2. He was so excited about winning the lottery that he didn't have enough money to buy a plane ticket home.
    他赢得彩票后非常兴奋,但没有足够的钱买回家的机票。
  3. 3.The company is be hard up for cash, and they need to find a way to raise some more.
    公司手头紧张,需要找到增加资金的方法。