grudging
adj. 勉强的;吝啬的
例句
He even earned his opponents' grudging respect.
他甚至令对手也不得不尊重他。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
He could not help feeling a grudging admiration for the old lady.
他不禁感到不得不钦佩这位老太太。
《牛津词典》
One by one they came forward, mumbled grudging words of welcome, made awkward obeisances.
他们挨个儿走上前去,咕哝出几句欢迎词,尴尬地鞠躬致礼。