belt and braces

(Brit.)(of a policy or action) using two means to the same end

(英)（政策或行动）双重保险的，稳妥可靠的

tighten one's belt

cut one's expenditure; live more frugally

减少开支，勒紧裤腰带；省吃俭用

under one's belt

safely or satisfactorily achieved, experienced, or acquired

（安全地或令人满意地）达到（或经历、获得）的

he now has almost a year as minister under his belt.

他在部长的位子上已经稳坐了将近一年。

(of food or drink) consumed

（食品或饮料）被消费掉了的，已经下肚的

Gus already had a large brandy under his belt.

格斯已经喝下一大杯白兰地。

belt something out

sing or play a song loudly and forcefully

高声而有力地歌唱（或演奏）

belt up informal 非正式

[usu. inimperative]be quiet

安静！

(informal)put on a seat belt

系上安全带

below the belt

Not according to the rules; unfairly.

不正当地：不遵守规则地；不公平地

tighten (one's) belt

To begin to exercise thrift and frugality.

开始实施勤俭节约

under (one's) belt

In one's possession or experience

获得，经历，掌握：在某人的占有物或经历中

“By his mid-teens, Liszt had three years of intensive concertizing under his belt”(&b{Musical Heritage Review})

“到十五、六岁时，李斯特已经有了三年严格的音乐会独奏经历”(&b{音乐精品回顾})