out at elbows中文什么意思

穿着褴褛

捉襟见肘

• out:    adv. 1.〔位置及运动的方向〕向 ...
• elbow:    n. 1.肘；肘状物。 2.(海岸线 ...
• be out at elbows:    破损得露出肘部, 穷困潦倒

例句与用法

1. Even when he was out at elbows and at his wits, end for money he kept up a bold face .
   即使到了一贫如洗，一筹莫展的地步，他也满不在乎。