Some observers saw that as a sign that households were strapped for cash.

一些观察人士认为，这是家庭现金拮据的迹象。

So, if I was strapped for cash, I could transfer it to get some money?

所以，如果我急需现金的话，可以把它转让，用它换些现金？

But, Al spent too much money. Soon my friend was " down and out" again. He had no money left. He was back to being " strapped for cash."

但阿尔花钱太多，他很快就再度穷困潦倒，身无分文，再次手头拮据。