和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:This Holiday Season, Don't Be A Scrooge!

2015-12-20来源:VOA
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misery – n. extreme suffering or unhappiness : something that causes extreme suffering or unhappiness : A popular idiom using this word is “misery loves company.”

stingy – adj. not liking or wanting to give or spend money : not generous

shrewd – adj. having or showing an ability to understand things and to make good judgments : mentally sharp or clever

indignant – adj. feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong : very angry

disgust – n. annoyance and anger that you feel toward something because it is not good, fair, appropriate, etc.

generous – adj. freely giving or sharing money and other valuable things : showing kindness and concern for others