After discovering how resourceful she can be in tough times, Cindy is no longer easily discouraged.

发现她在困难时期是多么足智多谋后，辛迪不再轻易气馁。

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In tough times, nations circle the wagons.

艰难时期，国家这辆马车掉头了。

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It also makes it easier to cut back in tough times.

此外，雇佣临时员工让公司在处境艰难时也比较容易裁员。

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During tough times -- I mean we are in a recession right now -- this is like affordable luxury.

VOA: special.2010.04.12

In these tough economic times, Kamrany says the U.S.economy needs business innovation more than ever.

VOA: standard.2010.01.31

Many charities in the United States are facing tough times because of the current economic downturn, and program spokesperson Kendra Kielbasa says individual donors this year were more generous than anyone had expected.

VOA: standard.2009.12.24

And the levy to fund the scheme is an additional burden on companies in tough times.

ECONOMIST: Occupational pensions

In tough times, it's essential to be very careful to have the dinner that everyone expects.

NPR: Comfort Food

Some 93% said that, in tough times, their family relationships were important to them.

BBC: Relate survey: Money problems 'causing family strain'