tight
fisted
形容词比较级
more tight-fisted
形容词最高级
most tight-fisted
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吝啬的, 小气的
spending or giving money reluctantly
- He’s so tight-fisted that he won’t even tip the waiter.
他吝啬到连服务员的小费都不给。
- My boss is too tight-fisted to approve any raises this year.
我的老板太吝啬了,今年不会批准任何加薪。
- She’s known for being tight-fisted, so don’t expect her to chip in for the gift.
她以吝啬著称,所以不要指望她会为礼物出钱。
- He’s a tight-fisted businessman who never spends more than he has to.
他是一个吝啬的商人,从不多花一分钱。
- Even though he’s wealthy, he’s incredibly tight-fisted when it comes to charity.
尽管他很富有,但在慈善方面却非常吝啬。