skinflint

英 [ˈskɪnflɪnt] 美 [ˈskɪnflɪnt]

n.  吝啬鬼; 铁公鸡

GRE

BNC.40474 / COCA.41548



牛津词典

noun

  1. 吝啬鬼;铁公鸡
    a person who does not like spending money

    柯林斯词典

    1. 吝啬鬼;守财奴
      If you describe someone as a skinflint, you are saying that they are a mean person who hates spending money.

      双语例句

      1. Her boss is a skinflint.
        她老板是个一毛不拔的人。
      2. He is a skinflint.
        他是个一毛不拔的人。
      3. This guy is a skinflint.
        这家伙是个一毛不拔的人。

      英英释义

      noun

      1. a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend

          Synonym:    niggardscroogechurl