niggardly

1. ADJ If you describe someone as niggardly, you are criticizing them because they do not give or provide much of something. 吝啬的[表不满]

Officials say the EU, which is supposed to provide most of the food needs, is being particularly niggardly. 官员们表示，本应提供大部分食物供给的欧盟目前表现得特别小气。

...a niggardly supply of hot water. ...一次吝啬的热水供应。