niggardly /ˈnɪɡədlɪ/

• 1. 

  ADJ If you describe someone as niggardly, you are criticizing them because they do not give or provide much of something. 吝啬的 [表不满]

  例：

  Officials say the EU, which is supposed to provide most of the food needs, is being particularly niggardly.

  官员们表示，本应提供大部分食物供给的欧盟目前表现得特别小气。

  例：

  ...a niggardly supply of hot water.

  ...一次吝啬的热水供应。