stinginess
n. 小气
1. a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money
Such stinginess came from my side of the family.
这种吝啬是我这边的祖先遗传下来的.
His stinginess with money is known among all of us.
我们都知道他在钱上很吝啬.
Generosity leads to a rich life. Stinginess leads to a poor life.
懂得付出,不计较吃亏,才是富有的人生; 锱铢必较,只知道接受,必是贫穷的人生.
Her stinginess is part and parcel of her nature.
她生性吝啬.
It is superficial to act generously without being free from stinginess.
不能免于悭啬,却做布施之行,是为表面.