miserliness

[US]/ˈmaɪzəlinəs/
[UK]/ˈmaɪzərlinəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.吝啬, 贪婪
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

miserliness breeds contempt

吝啬滋生蔑视

miserliness is foolish

吝啬是愚蠢的

miserliness harms relationships

吝啬伤害关系

miserliness shows weakness

吝啬显示弱点

miserliness stifles generosity

吝啬抑制慷慨

miserliness invites ridicule

吝啬招致嘲笑

miserliness breeds resentment

吝啬滋生怨恨

miserliness destroys happiness

吝啬毁灭幸福

Example Sentences

his miserliness was evident in the way he refused to tip the waiter.

他的吝啬在他拒绝给服务员小费的方式中显而易见。

despite his wealth, his miserliness kept him from enjoying life.

尽管他很富有,但他的吝啬让他无法享受生活。

the company's miserliness led to low employee morale.

公司的吝啬导致员工士气低落。

her miserliness was a topic of gossip among her friends.

她的吝啬是她朋友们闲聊的话题。

he justified his miserliness by claiming he was saving for a rainy day.

他以为自己是在为不时之需而节省,来为自己的吝啬辩护。

his miserliness affected his relationships with family and friends.

他的吝啬影响了他与家人和朋友的关系。

people often mistake frugality for miserliness.

人们常常把节俭误认为是吝啬。

she learned that miserliness can lead to loneliness.

她明白了吝啬会导致孤独。

his reputation for miserliness made it hard for him to make new friends.

他吝啬的名声让他很难交到新朋友。

they decided to confront him about his miserliness during the meeting.

他们决定在会议上 confront 他关于吝啬的问题。

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