miserliness
noun [ U ] disapproving uk/ˈmaɪ.zəl.i.nəs/ us/ˈmaɪ.zɚ.li.nəs/
吝啬,守财
a strong wish to have money and not to spend it
Bear in mind that miserliness, cowardice, and greed ruin a person. 记住,吝啬、懦弱和贪婪会毁掉一个人。
They blame the miserliness of their father for using cheap doctors. 他们指责他们的父亲吝啬,雇佣了廉价的医生。
See: miserly
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- I had an aunt and uncle who were famed throughout the family for their miserliness.
- The miserliness of the wealthy never ceases to amaze her.
- A fine line separates careful saving from miserliness.