niggardly

英 [ˈnɪɡədli]

美 [ˈnɪɡərdli]

adj.  吝啬的; 小气的; 不大度的; 不值钱的; 抠门儿的

BNC.36411 / COCA.38324

牛津词典

adj.

• 吝啬的；小气的；不大度的
  unwilling to be generous with money, time, etc.
• 不值钱的；抠门儿的；小气的
  not worth much and given unwillingly

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 吝啬的;小气的
  If you describe someone asniggardly, you are criticizing them because they do not give or provide much of something.
  1. Officials say the EU, which is supposed to provide most of the food needs, is being particularly niggardly.
     官员们说应该提供所需的大部分食品的欧盟现在特别小气。
  2. ...a niggardly supply of hot water.
     吝啬的热水供应

英英释义

adj

• petty or reluctant in giving or spending
  1. a niggardly tip
  Synonym:grudgingscrimy

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