音标:['maizәli] ;
a. 吝啬的, 贪婪的
s (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

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miserly的用法和样例:

例句

用作形容词(adj.)
  1. He is miserly with both his time and his money.他对于自己的时间和金钱都是吝啬的。
  2. Their miserly offer is unlikely to be accepted.他们极少的出价不大可能会被接受。

经典引文

  • A miserly and cruel man who counted every biscuit in the tin.

    出自:V. S. Naipaul
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