1.But he says people are cutting back, and mainly buying only essential goods.
cut back 削减;修剪;(美)倒叙;急忙返回
They were forced to cut back production.
他们被迫减产 。
The gardener cut back all the bushes.
园丁把所有的灌木丛都修剪了 。
2.He says work is about the same, but prices have gone up.
go up 增长;上升;被兴建起来
The goods have gone up in price.
这些商品的价格已经上涨 。
How many houses have gone up this year?
今年新建了多少住房?