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belt

/bɛlt/

When used as a noun for clothing, "belt" is a countable noun. You can say "a belt" or "two belts." In the phrase "tighten your belt," it often means to spend less money because you have less available, not just adjusting a piece of clothing. When using "belt" as a verb for singing (e.g., "belt out"), it is almost always used in an informal context and suggests passion or power.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Victoria is in a high-stakes board meeting while Mr. Sterling is at his private golf club.
Mr. Sterling

Victoria, the firm must tighten its belt to achieve spiritual lightness.

Mr. Sterling
Victoria
Victoria

If you mean more budget cuts, we're already bone dry.

💡
Mr. Sterling uses the idiom 'tighten one's belt' (meaning to spend less money) as a philosophical metaphor for corporate austerity. Victoria responds with the idiom 'bone dry', meaning there are absolutely no resources left, highlighting her frustration with his vague directives.

Ý nghĩa

noun

A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist to support clothes or carry a tool.

"He tightened his belt after losing weight."

noun

A zone or region in which a particular characteristic is common.

"The corn belt is a region of the Midwestern United States."

verb (transitive)

To fasten someone or something with a belt, typically for safety.

"Please belt yourself into the seat before takeoff."

verb (transitive)

To hit someone or something hard.

"The batter belted the ball over the fence."

verb (intransitive)

To sing or shout loudly and with great force.

"She began to belt out her favorite song."

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