niggardly
英 [ˈnɪgədli] 美 [ˈnɪgərdli]

adj.

吝啬的；小气的；不大度的；（钱数）不值钱的

英英释义

niggardly[ 'niɡədli ]

• adj.petty or reluctant in giving or spending

  "a niggardly tip"

  同义词：grudgingscrimy

双语例句

用作形容词(adj.)

1. Nice calculation is a niggardly thing.
   精打细算是一件吝啬的事。
2. But any who are niggardly are so at the expense of their own souls.
   有人劝你们为主道而费用，你们中却有吝啬的。
3. The niggardly husband never gave her enough money for food.
   小气的丈夫从不给她足够的钱买食品。

权威例句

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