They are the descendants of emperors and kings and are now living in reduced circumstances.他们是帝王的后代，但是现在境况大不如前了。They have been living in reduced circumstances since John lost his job.约翰失业后，他们一直生活拮据。They have been forced to live in reduced circumstances. 他们被迫过着紧巴巴的日子。He found himself living in reduced circumstances after he lost his job.他发现自己失业后生计窘迫。