miser
/ˈmaɪzə/ · /ˈmaɪzər/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5642 in the learning path
吝啬鬼；守财奴
Definitions
n. Someone who hoards money and strongly dislikes spending it.
吝啬鬼；守财奴
Example
That miser refuses to replace his broken kitchen chair.
那个吝啬鬼连坏掉的厨房椅子都不肯换。
Literature often portrays the miser as someone whose attachment to wealth damages relationships and personal happiness.
文学作品常把守财奴描写成因执着于财富而损害人际关系和个人幸福的人。
Collocations
- a wealthy miser
- an old miser
- a notorious miser
Word family
- miserly (adj.)
- miserliness (n.)
Synonyms
- cheapskate
Usage tip
含贬义，指不舍得花钱的人，不等于节俭者。
FAQ
- What does miser mean?
- Someone who hoards money and strongly dislikes spending it.
- How is miser pronounced?
- UK /ˈmaɪzə/, US /ˈmaɪzər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
