parsimonious
US /ˌpɑːr.səˈmoʊ.ni.əs/
UK /ˌpɑːr.səˈmoʊ.ni.əs/
形容词
1.
吝啬的, 过于节俭的
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal
示例:
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The charity was criticized for its parsimonious distribution of aid.
该慈善机构因其在援助分配上的吝啬而受到批评。
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She is parsimonious with her praise, so a compliment from her means a lot.
她很少吝啬赞美，所以得到她的称赞意义重大。
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