在经济困难时期，我们必须量入为出。

During tough economic times, we must make both ends meet.

在经济困难时期，固定成本可能会成为负担。

During tough economic times, fixed costs can become a burden.

在经济困难时期，许多家庭不得不节衣缩食。

During tough economic times, many families resort to belt-tightening.

在经济困难时期，很多家庭难以收支平衡。

Many families find it hard to make both ends meet during tough economic times.

在经济困难时期，我们必须找到维持生活的方法。

During tough economic times, we must find ways to keep the pot boiling.

在经济困难时期，人们不得不适应配给制。

People had to adapt to rationing during difficult economic times.

许多人在经济困难时期移居到其他国家。

Many people emigrate to other countries during economic hardships.

遇到经济困难时期，我们被迫削减办公用品的开支。

We have been forced to cut corners on stationery expenses during these severe economic times.

“节俭疲劳”指的是经济困难时期长时间节俭引发的心理疲劳。

Frugal fatigue refers to mental exhaustion caused by constant frugality during hard economic times.

跟经济困难时期通常的状况一样，最近这次衰退期内的平等指数其实下降了。

Inequality actually diminished in the recent recession, as it usually does in tough times.