ADJ-GRADED
吝啬的;小气的
If you describe someone as niggardly, you are criticizing them because they do not give or provide much of something.
例句
Officials say the EU, which is supposed to provide most of the food needs, is being particularly niggardly.
官员们说应该提供所需的大部分食品的欧盟现在特别小气。
...a niggardly supply of hot water.
吝啬的热水供应