When this happens, poor people have to tighten their belts and live on less money than usual. 出现这样的状况,穷人们就必须来劲裤腰带,要用并平时更少的钱来生活。
I hate when I have to live on less money. 我讨厌缺钱的日子。
It takes me longer to get back on my feet , or return to good financial health. 那要很长时间才能使经济状况得以好转。
However, other people are on the gravy train. They get paid more money than their job is worth. 但有人却能轻松挣大钱。他们的获得远大于付出。
These people make a bundle. They really rack in the cash. 这些人赚的很多。他们真是发了财。