| 释义 |
the purse strings used to refer to the control of spending in a family, company, country etc控制〔家庭、公司等的〕开支，掌管钱财:hold / control the purse strings•It all comes down to who holds the purse strings.都得由掌管钱财的人说了算。•She keeps tight control over the purse strings.她严格控制着开支。 |