purse-string

purse-string [ˈpə:s striŋ] adj.

1. ■ 财政的, 财政上的

2. ■ 如抽合钱袋口的绳索的

---

继承用法

purse-strings n.

---

习惯用语

hold the purse-strings

1. ■ 掌管财权

loosen the purse-strings

1. ■ 增加开支

tighten the purse-strings

1. ■ 紧缩开支