penurious
US /pəˈnjʊr.i.ri.əs/
UK /pəˈnjʊr.i.ri.əs/
形容词
1.
赤贫的, 贫困的
extremely poor; poverty-stricken
示例:
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The penurious family struggled to afford basic necessities.
这个赤贫的家庭努力维持基本生活所需。
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Despite his talent, the artist lived a penurious life.
尽管他很有才华，这位艺术家却过着贫困的生活。
2.
吝啬的, 小气的
unwilling to spend money; stingy
示例:
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He was so penurious that he refused to turn on the heating even in winter.
他非常吝啬，即使在冬天也拒绝开暖气。
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Her penurious habits made her unpopular among her friends.
她吝啬的习惯使她在朋友中不受欢迎。
在 Lingoland 学习这个单词