niggardly ['niɡədli]

英汉解释

adj. 小气的；很少量的
adv. 小气地；很少量地

同义词

a. grudging，scrimy

参考例句

1. Forced by hunger, I worked for the most niggardly pay.
为饥饿所迫，我为极少的工资而工作。
2. Forced by hunger he worked for the most niggardly pay.
受饥饿所迫，他为极少的工资而工作。
3. Be not niggardly of what costs thee nothing, as courtesy, counsel, &countenance.
不必花钱的东西--礼貌，忠告和鼓动---要舍得给予。

英英解释

adj.
  1. petty or reluctant in giving or spending

网络释义

niggardly
吝啬的; 吝啬; 吝啬的，小气的 吝啬的，小气的; 吝啬的，勉强的;