pursestring

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A cord or string, the middle of which is enclosed in the hem of the opening of a soft purse or sack, that, when pulled, closes the purse.
  2. Budgetary control; authority over capital outlay or investment decisions. figuratively,in-plural
    — those who hold the pursestrings

词形变化

pursestrings plural purse string alternative

词汇关系

词源

From purse + string.
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