niggardly
adj. 吝啬的; 小气的; 不大度的; (钱数)不值钱的
If you describe someone as niggardly, you are criticizing them because they do not give or provide much of something.
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。
...a niggardly supply of hot water.
吝啬的热水供应
1. petty in giving or spending;
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.
He is niggardly of money.
他用钱吝啬.
He is niggardly with his money.
他对钱很吝啬.
You must sacrifice your poor, squawking, niggardly individuality.
你一定得牺牲你那无聊地爱好大声诉苦和心地狭窄的个性.
Forced by hunger, I worked for niggardly pay.
为饥饿所迫, 我为极少的工资而工作.