strapped

/stræpt/ (bre, ipa) · [strˈæpt] /stræpt/ (ame, ipa)

strapped — adjective

  • strappedpositive
  • strappedercomparative
  • strappedestsuperlative

1. having so little money that it is hard to pay for what you need.

1.形容詞B2
釋義

having so little money that it is hard to pay for what you need.

例句

Mira felt strapped after paying her rent and train pass.

pattern: feel strapped after an expense

The young couple was strapped after buying a second-hand fridge.

同義詞
  • broke

    stronger and often suggests having almost no money left at all

  • hard up

    informal and slightly old-fashioned compared with everyday 'strapped'

  • short of money

    more neutral and less conversational than 'strapped'

反義詞
  • well-off

    describes someone who has plenty of money

  • comfortable

    can describe having enough money without financial worry

文法句型

be strapped

feel strapped after + expense

be strapped for cash

用法筆記

Usually follows be or feel and often appears in the phrase 'strapped for cash'. It suggests a current shortage of money rather than a person's long-term social class.

常見錯誤

❌I am strapped with money this month.
✅I am strapped for cash this month.
💡Use 'for cash' after 'strapped'; 'with money' suggests that you have plenty.