柯林斯词典parsimonious /ˌpɑːsɪˈməʊnɪəs/ 1. ADJ Someone who is parsimonious is very unwilling to spend money. 过分吝啬的[正式] [usu ADJ n] 返回 parsimonious剑桥词典not willing to spend money or give something 吝啬小气的，过度节俭的 She's too parsimonious to heat the house properly . 她太节省了，甚至都舍不得给房子供足暖气。 figurative I think that politicians are often parsimonious with the (= do not tell the complete ) truth . 我认为政客们常常不愿说出全部事实真相。 返回 parsimonious