niggardly

🇺🇸 /ˈnɪɡərdli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈnɪɡədli/
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难度
标签 RARE
adjective
R

not giving enough or not generous with money, time, etc.

He was criticized for being niggardly with his time, never spending enough time with his family.

他因吝啬时间而受到批评,从未与家人共度足够的时间。

R

stingy or not very good

The company's niggardly bonus was a disappointment to the employees.

公司的吝啬奖金让员工们感到失望。

translation

adj. 吝啬的, 抠门的

词形变化

Comparative niggardlier
Superlative niggardliest