to reduce spending; to save money due to financial constraints
减少开支；因为经济困难而节省开销 (jianshao kaizhi; yinwei jingji kunnan er jiesheng kaixiao)
"In tough economic times, businesses must tighten the belt to survive."
"在经济困难时期，公司必须勒紧裤腰带以维持生存。" (zai jingji kunnan shiqi, gongsi bixu lejin kuyaodai yi weichi shengcun)
to be caught in the act of doing something wrong
to join an activity quickly
to cause problems or upset a stable situation
a period when prices of stocks are rising
to establish high standards or expectations
to have something as the main point or reason
