parsimonious

形容詞

UK/ˌpɑː.sɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/
US/ˌpɑːr.səˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

定義 parsimonious 形容詞

  1. 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。