parsimonious
adj. 吝啬的;过于节俭的;质量差的
例句
Yet facts suggest that Germans really are more parsimonious than many of their neighbours.
然而,事实表明德国人确实比许多邻国人都更加节俭。
Now, the meaning behind the paper-bag syndrome is more nuanced, and tinged with parsimonious romance.
现在,纸袋综合症背后的含意更加微妙,带着几分节俭的意味。
For one thing, those Banks left standing after the bust will be far more parsimonious with consumer credit.
首先,经此一役之后,银行对于消费信贷将会越发审慎。