be at low-water mark

• 手头拮据；经济困难

be at low-water mark的用法和样例：

例句

1. At that time we were pressed for money.
   那时我们手头拮据。
2. Fees may be reduced or waived in cases of financial hardship.
   如病人有经济困难，这些费用可予减收或豁免。
3. There will be a relief scheme to help those who face problems in repaying housing loans obtained from the government.
   一项解困计划将协助经济困难而无法偿还政府贷款的业主，在星期四开始推出。