parsimonious
adjective
UK/ˌpɑː.sɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/
US/ˌpɑːr.səˈmoʊ.ni.əs/
Definitions of parsimonious adjective
Unwilling to spend money or use resources; excessively frugal or stingy.
吝啬；小气
He is so parsimonious that he refuses to turn on the heat even in the cold weather.
他非常吝啬，即使在寒冷的天气也拒绝开暖气。
We had to be a little parsimonious with our spending while traveling due to the limited budget.
由于预算有限，我们在旅行时不得不稍微节省开支。
The boss is known to be parsimonious in his treatment of employees.
老板以对待员工吝啬而闻名。