Mexican entrepreneurs had to go cap in hand to local venture capitalists with comparatively shallow pockets.

墨西哥企业家不得不向财力相对较弱的当地风险资本家卑躬屈膝。

Elderly people should receive a heating allowance every winter, instead of having to go cap in hand to the government.

【cap】老年人应该每年冬天都能领到取暖费，而不是向政府低三下四地讨要。