词汇 "hold the purse strings" 在中文的含义
"hold the purse strings" 在英语中是什么意思?与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法
hold the purse strings
US /hoʊld ðə pɜrs strɪŋz/
UK /həʊld ðə pɜːs strɪŋz/
成语
掌管财政大权, 控制开支
to control the money in a family, organization, or country
示例:
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In their household, it's the wife who usually holds the purse strings.
在他们家里,通常是妻子掌管财政大权。
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The finance committee holds the purse strings for the entire organization.
财务委员会掌管整个组织的财政大权。