be out at elbows

• prep. 捉襟见肘

例句

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。