1. Federal recovery funds have propped the city up, but Bloomberg News reports the city expects property tax revenue to drop $1.6bn, or about 5%, this coming fiscal year.
prop up 支撑,支持
He needs American and IMF cash to prop up a failing economy.
他需要美国及国际货币基金组织的现金来支撑一个摇摇欲坠的经济
2. Mr Adams has called for budget cuts of 3-5% at city agencies to rein in spending.
rein in 控制
Many people have begun looking for long-term ways to rein in spending.
很多人已经开始寻找控制开支的长远方式