英 [ˈnɪɡədli] 美 [ˈnɪɡərdli]
adj. 吝啬的，小气的；不值钱的；贫乏的，不足的；很少的，少量的；不佳的；微薄的
adv. 吝啬地，小气地；很少量地
niggardly /ˈnɪɡədlɪ/
形容词 If you describe someone as niggardly, you are criticizing them because they do not give or provide much of something. 吝啬的
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。
...a niggardly supply of hot water.
...一次吝啬的热水供应。
小气地；很少量地
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。