niggardly
US /ˈnɪɡ.ɚd.li/
UK /ˈnɪɡ.əd.li/
形容词
吝啬的, 小气的, 微薄的
not generous; stingy
示例:
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He was criticized for his niggardly donations to charity.
他因对慈善机构的吝啬捐款而受到批评。
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The company offered a niggardly bonus to its employees despite a profitable year.
尽管公司盈利，但仍向员工提供了微薄的奖金。
副词
吝啬地, 小气地, 微薄地
in a stingy or meager manner
示例:
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He doled out the food niggardly, ensuring no one got more than a tiny portion.
他吝啬地分发食物，确保每个人都只得到一小份。
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The budget was allocated so niggardly that the project struggled to meet its goals.
预算分配得如此微薄，以至于项目难以实现其目标。