tightwad
US /ˈtaɪt.wɑːd/
UK /ˈtaɪt.wɒd/
名词
吝啬鬼, 小气鬼
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
示例:
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My uncle is such a tightwad, he never buys anyone a gift.
我叔叔真是个吝啬鬼，他从不给任何人买礼物。
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Don't be a tightwad, just buy the extra cheese!
别当个吝啬鬼，多买点奶酪吧！