be out at elbows

英 美
  • prep.捉襟见肘
  • at prep.在;向,朝;处于…状态;在…远;(用于速度、比率等)以,达
  • be v.有;在;是;到达;拜访
  • elbows n.手肘;扶手;急弯v.用手肘推开;推挤
  • out adv.出;在外;完prep.向外;在外面v.出来;暴露;驱逐;熄灭;伸出;公开…的同性恋身份
    用作介词 (prep.)
    1. Along with the depression of tourism, hotels and restaurants are out at elbows.
      随着旅游业的不景气,宾馆和饭店也开始捉襟见肘。
    2. Bank executives indicate they are reluctant to sell assets at fire-sale prices, which for some could lead to more write-downs and erode already-frayed capital cushions.
      银行管理人员说,他们不愿大幅折价出售资产,这可能导致一些银行进行更多的减记,侵蚀本已捉襟见肘的资本基础。