adj.吝啬的，小气的，极少的，太小的

Mr. Scrooge was notorious for his miserly ways, hoarding every penny and refusing to spend on even basic comforts.
斯克鲁奇先生因他吝啬的行为而臭名昭著，囤积每一个便士，甚至拒绝在基本生活舒适上花费。
Despite amassing a fortune, the old man lived in a miserly fashion, eating scraps and wearing tattered clothes.
尽管积累了一大笔财富，这位老人仍过着吝啬的生活，吃着残羹剩饭，穿着破旧的衣服。
The miserly landlord refused to repair the leaky roof, causing great discomfort to his tenants during the rainy season.
那位吝啬的房东拒绝修理漏水的屋顶，导致雨季时他的租户极为不适。
Known for her miserly habits, Aunt Gertrude would reuse tea bags until they were utterly flavorless.
杰特鲁德阿姨因她的吝啬习惯而出名，她会重复使用茶包直到它们完全没有味道。
He was so miserly that he wouldn't even donate a dime to charity, despite his substantial wealth.
他非常吝啬，尽管拥有大量财富，却连一分钱都不愿捐给慈善机构。
The miserly businessman was more concerned with counting his coins than investing in the growth of his company.
那位吝啬的商人更关心数他的硬币，而不是投资于公司的发展。
Living a miserly existence, she denied herself even the simplest pleasures, like a fresh bouquet of flowers.
她过着吝啬的生活，甚至剥夺了自己最简单的快乐，比如一束新鲜的花。
It was no secret that the miserly uncle kept his fortune hidden under his mattress, too afraid to trust banks.
那位吝啬的叔叔把他的财富藏在床垫下，害怕得不敢信任银行，这已不是秘密。
Despite her siblings' needs, the miserly sister refused to share any part of her inheritance.
尽管她的兄弟姐妹有需要，那位吝啬的姐姐还是拒绝分享她的任何遗产。
The miserly king's castle was falling apart from neglect, while his coffers overflowed with gold he refused to spend.
那位吝啬国王的城堡因疏于维护而破败不堪，而他的金库中装满了他拒绝花费的黄金。