1. It was first developed for the US government as a long-range spy aircraft, but was abandoned following budget cutbacks. 它最初是为美国政府研制的远程间谍飞机，但在预算削减后被放弃。
2. The region has also been hit hard by cutbacks in defence spending, which has left thousands out of work. 该地区也深受造成数千人失业的国防开支缩减的打击。
3. State authorities have ordered cutbacks in deliveries of water from the delta because of the threat to endangered species such as salmon and smelt. 由于鲑鱼和胡瓜鱼这些濒危物种受到威胁，国家当局已经要求消减从该三角洲往外输水的量。
4. The cutbacks have some administrators stumped. 经费削减难住了一些管理人员。
5. The employees, mostly young, listened to the cutbacks that were coming. 那些职员大多是年轻人，听着公司即将裁员的消息。
