tightwad

[US]/ˈtaɪtwɒd/
[UK]/ˈtaɪtwɑːd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.吝啬鬼;守财奴
Word Forms
复数tightwads

Phrases & Collocations

tightwad attitude

吝啬的态度

tightwad behavior

吝啬的行为

tightwad friend

吝啬的朋友

tightwad mentality

吝啬的心态

tightwad lifestyle

吝啬的生活方式

tightwad habits

吝啬的习惯

tightwad ways

吝啬的方式

tightwad spending

吝啬的消费

tightwad person

吝啬的人

Example Sentences

he's such a tightwad that he never tips at restaurants.

他真是个小气鬼,餐厅从不给小费。

being a tightwad can save you money, but it might cost you friendships.

节省开支可能会让你省钱,但可能会损害友谊。

my father is a tightwad; he still uses coupons from the 90s.

我父亲是个小气鬼,他仍然使用90年代的优惠券。

she called him a tightwad for refusing to buy new clothes.

她称他为小气鬼,因为他拒绝买新衣服。

being a tightwad has its perks, like saving for a vacation.

小气也有好处,比如为假期省钱。

his tightwad habits often lead to awkward situations with friends.

他的小气习惯常常导致与朋友之间的尴尬局面。

don't be such a tightwad; sometimes it's worth spending a little more.

别这么小气,有时候多花一点钱是值得的。

the tightwad refused to upgrade his phone, even though it was outdated.

那个小气鬼拒绝升级他的手机,尽管已经过时。

her tightwad nature means she always looks for the best deals.

她的小气性格意味着她总是寻找最好的交易。

being a tightwad can sometimes make you miss out on great experiences.

小气有时会让你错过美好的经历。

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