News of interest cuts came in the nick of time for borrowers.对借款人来说,减息的消息来得正是时候。A reduction in interest rates would soften the blow of tax increases.减息对增税带来的打击将起到缓和的作用。The Chancellor will be able to parade his cut in interest rates as a small victory.财政大臣就能把他的减息举措当作一场小胜来夸耀了。