meanness

['mi:nnis]

n. 低劣, 自私, 吝啬, 卑鄙或恶毒的行为

例句与用法：

He watches every penny he spends, which gives him a reputation for meanness.

他每花一分钟都要考虑再三，这使他获得“吝啬”的名声。

I decided not to ask her for a loan in view of her proverbial meanness.

因为她小气得出了名，我决定不找她借钱。

He is contemptible for his meanness.

他很卑劣，实在可鄙。

His meanness has become something of a standing joke.

他的小气已成了经常引人发笑的笑料。

详细释义：

n.

1. 卑贱; 吝啬; 劣等

2. 恶意的行为