strapped [stræpt] 這個字是 strap 的過去分詞
雖然它有「捆綁」的意思
可是當我們說一個人 be strapped 並不是說他被綁住
而是他缺錢、「手頭緊」的意思
後面也可接「 for + 物」來表示缺什麼
比如strapped for cash, strapped for funds
所以 I am a little strapped. 就是「我現在有點缺錢」的意思
我們來造些句：
雖然它有「捆綁」的意思
可是當我們說一個人 be strapped 並不是說他被綁住
而是他缺錢、「手頭緊」的意思
後面也可接「 for + 物」來表示缺什麼
比如strapped for cash, strapped for funds
所以 I am a little strapped. 就是「我現在有點缺錢」的意思
我們來造些句：
The start-up is already strapped for funds.
(這家剛成立的公司已經缺資金了。)
I can’t pay you back right now. I’m a little strapped for cash.
(我現在沒辦法還你錢。我手頭有點緊。)
My sister wants to borrow some money. She is really strapped.
(我妹妹想借點錢。她手頭真的很緊。)
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