Definition of begrudge in English:

begrudge

verb bɪˈɡrʌdʒbəˈɡrədʒ

1with two objects Envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something)
妒忌，羡慕（某人拥有或享受某物）
she begrudged Martin his affluence
她妒忌马丁的富有。
Example sentencesExamples
- So when he retired from the Post Office two years ago at the age of 52, no one would have begrudged him an early rest.
- I can't begrudge him the trip - I know I would love to get the chance to live and work in a new country for a few months every now and then.
- There can be few who begrudged her the personal happiness she seems to have obtained following her marriage to Commander, now Commodore, Laurence.
- It is his business to spend his money and people should not begrudge him his success.
- Instead of begrudging us our success, they should be learning from us.
- Look, no one begrudges you your right to write books, peddle gossip or make money, which given the way your boss treats you, is understandable.
- That does not mean I begrudge the people their freedom.
- I don't begrudge these people their right to work, and they have to work really hard.
- Personally I can't begrudge the players high wages because if they didn't get the money it would only go to less deserving people.
- After all, in the great scheme of things, few rational people are going to begrudge someone with a handicap a nice space near the door to the supermarket.
- Despite the forced change to his hunting habits, Bill doesn't begrudge the summer people their little bits of Nova Scotian paradise.
- But few who applaud true sportsmanship would begrudge this genial chap every prize available.
- But who would begrudge her some happiness in her twilight years?
- Does he really think people would begrudge him happiness (if a rather haunted one)?
- Few would begrudge Kevin the success he now enjoys, particularly since he has played his fair share of less glamorous gigs.
- I'm always conscious that some people will begrudge me this carefree lifestyle because I am on a sole parent's pension.
- I don't begrudge anybody a right to a square meal and some help.
- People don't begrudge Jerry Seinfeld or Michael Jordan their millions.
- But I've been very patient - I love music, and I don't want to begrudge someone the chance to practice on their chosen instrument.
- I don't begrudge people their private jets and grated truffles, nor anything which I can actually picture in my mind.
Synonyms
envy, grudge, resent
be jealous of, be envious of, be resentful of
2with object Give reluctantly or resentfully.
勉强地给，吝惜
nobody begrudges a single penny spent on health
为健康花钱，谁也不会吝惜一个子儿。
Example sentencesExamples
- Not that I begrudge a penny of the money that this Country has spent on helping these people, not a bit of it.
- I don't begrudge a penny of what he is earning from his new contract and I am sure George feels exactly the same way.
- Make this a room that the whole family wants to be in, preferably all at once, and you'll not begrudge a penny of the thousands it'll cost you.
- I for one would certainly not begrudge a few pence more on the price of an abbot (over the costing for a spitfire).
- And every single one of you is begrudging the time, money and effort involved.
- True, residential care does not come cheaply, but having seen how well my mother was treated, I do not begrudge one penny.
- I spend a lot of money on them; I don't begrudge a penny of it.
- I begrudge every penny of taxpayers' cash going to athletes while people are forced to wait for hip operations or cancer treatment.
Synonyms
resent, feel aggrieved about, feel bitter about, be annoyed about, be angry about, be displeased about, be resentful of, grudge, mind, object to, take exception to, regret
give unwillingly, give reluctantly, give resentfully, give stintingly, be dissatisfied with

Derivatives

begrudger

noun bɪˈɡrʌdʒəbəˈɡrədʒər

Irish

A person who tends to complain, especially about trivial or petty matters.
a curmudgeonly old begrudger who resents all change
Example sentencesExamples
- We have become a nation of whingers and selfish begrudgers.
- I did not know then that there were begrudgers who just simply can't bear to think that people are enjoying a special day out that may or may not be the first day of a lifetime.
- You do hear a few begrudgers complaining, but that was always the case anyway, and if smoking weren't banned in pubs they'd find something else to moan about.

begrudgingly

adverb bɪˈɡrʌdʒɪŋlibəˈɡrədʒɪŋli

Reluctantly or resentfully.
勉强地给，吝惜
he somewhat begrudgingly accepted a reduced role for the better of the team
Example sentencesExamples
- And I begrudgingly have to admit they probably deserved to win.
- The teller continued to argue the point before begrudgingly conceding her demand was against bank policy.
- So I begrudgingly agreed that we would cook something.

Rhymes

adjudge, bludge, budge, drudge, fudge, grudge, judge, misjudge, nudge, pudge, sludge, smudge, trudge

Definition of begrudge in US English:

begrudge

verbbəˈɡrəjbəˈɡrədʒ

1with two objects Envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something)
妒忌，羡慕（某人拥有或享受某物）
she begrudged Martin his affluence
她妒忌马丁的富有。
Example sentencesExamples
- I don't begrudge these people their right to work, and they have to work really hard.
- Look, no one begrudges you your right to write books, peddle gossip or make money, which given the way your boss treats you, is understandable.
- Despite the forced change to his hunting habits, Bill doesn't begrudge the summer people their little bits of Nova Scotian paradise.
- But who would begrudge her some happiness in her twilight years?
- There can be few who begrudged her the personal happiness she seems to have obtained following her marriage to Commander, now Commodore, Laurence.
- So when he retired from the Post Office two years ago at the age of 52, no one would have begrudged him an early rest.
- People don't begrudge Jerry Seinfeld or Michael Jordan their millions.
- Few would begrudge Kevin the success he now enjoys, particularly since he has played his fair share of less glamorous gigs.
- I don't begrudge people their private jets and grated truffles, nor anything which I can actually picture in my mind.
- Instead of begrudging us our success, they should be learning from us.
- I can't begrudge him the trip - I know I would love to get the chance to live and work in a new country for a few months every now and then.
- After all, in the great scheme of things, few rational people are going to begrudge someone with a handicap a nice space near the door to the supermarket.
- It is his business to spend his money and people should not begrudge him his success.
- I'm always conscious that some people will begrudge me this carefree lifestyle because I am on a sole parent's pension.
- Personally I can't begrudge the players high wages because if they didn't get the money it would only go to less deserving people.
- Does he really think people would begrudge him happiness (if a rather haunted one)?
- I don't begrudge anybody a right to a square meal and some help.
- But few who applaud true sportsmanship would begrudge this genial chap every prize available.
- But I've been very patient - I love music, and I don't want to begrudge someone the chance to practice on their chosen instrument.
- That does not mean I begrudge the people their freedom.
Synonyms
envy, grudge, resent
2with object Give reluctantly or resentfully.
勉强地给，吝惜
nobody begrudges a single penny spent on health
为健康花钱，谁也不会吝惜一个子儿。
Example sentencesExamples
- I for one would certainly not begrudge a few pence more on the price of an abbot (over the costing for a spitfire).
- Make this a room that the whole family wants to be in, preferably all at once, and you'll not begrudge a penny of the thousands it'll cost you.
- I spend a lot of money on them; I don't begrudge a penny of it.
- Not that I begrudge a penny of the money that this Country has spent on helping these people, not a bit of it.
- True, residential care does not come cheaply, but having seen how well my mother was treated, I do not begrudge one penny.
- I begrudge every penny of taxpayers' cash going to athletes while people are forced to wait for hip operations or cancer treatment.
- I don't begrudge a penny of what he is earning from his new contract and I am sure George feels exactly the same way.
- And every single one of you is begrudging the time, money and effort involved.
Synonyms
resent, feel aggrieved about, feel bitter about, be annoyed about, be angry about, be displeased about, be resentful of, grudge, mind, object to, take exception to, regret

单词	begrudge
释义	Definition of begrudge in English: begrudge verb bɪˈɡrʌdʒbəˈɡrədʒ 1with two objects Envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something) 妒忌，羡慕（某人拥有或享受某物） she begrudged Martin his affluence 她妒忌马丁的富有。 Example sentencesExamples So when he retired from the Post Office two years ago at the age of 52, no one would have begrudged him an early rest. I can't begrudge him the trip - I know I would love to get the chance to live and work in a new country for a few months every now and then. There can be few who begrudged her the personal happiness she seems to have obtained following her marriage to Commander, now Commodore, Laurence. It is his business to spend his money and people should not begrudge him his success. Instead of begrudging us our success, they should be learning from us. Look, no one begrudges you your right to write books, peddle gossip or make money, which given the way your boss treats you, is understandable. That does not mean I begrudge the people their freedom. I don't begrudge these people their right to work, and they have to work really hard. Personally I can't begrudge the players high wages because if they didn't get the money it would only go to less deserving people. After all, in the great scheme of things, few rational people are going to begrudge someone with a handicap a nice space near the door to the supermarket. Despite the forced change to his hunting habits, Bill doesn't begrudge the summer people their little bits of Nova Scotian paradise. But few who applaud true sportsmanship would begrudge this genial chap every prize available. But who would begrudge her some happiness in her twilight years? Does he really think people would begrudge him happiness (if a rather haunted one)? Few would begrudge Kevin the success he now enjoys, particularly since he has played his fair share of less glamorous gigs. I'm always conscious that some people will begrudge me this carefree lifestyle because I am on a sole parent's pension. I don't begrudge anybody a right to a square meal and some help. People don't begrudge Jerry Seinfeld or Michael Jordan their millions. But I've been very patient - I love music, and I don't want to begrudge someone the chance to practice on their chosen instrument. I don't begrudge people their private jets and grated truffles, nor anything which I can actually picture in my mind. Synonyms envy, grudge, resent be jealous of, be envious of, be resentful of 2with object Give reluctantly or resentfully. 勉强地给，吝惜 nobody begrudges a single penny spent on health 为健康花钱，谁也不会吝惜一个子儿。 Example sentencesExamples Not that I begrudge a penny of the money that this Country has spent on helping these people, not a bit of it. I don't begrudge a penny of what he is earning from his new contract and I am sure George feels exactly the same way. Make this a room that the whole family wants to be in, preferably all at once, and you'll not begrudge a penny of the thousands it'll cost you. I for one would certainly not begrudge a few pence more on the price of an abbot (over the costing for a spitfire). And every single one of you is begrudging the time, money and effort involved. True, residential care does not come cheaply, but having seen how well my mother was treated, I do not begrudge one penny. I spend a lot of money on them; I don't begrudge a penny of it. I begrudge every penny of taxpayers' cash going to athletes while people are forced to wait for hip operations or cancer treatment. Synonyms resent, feel aggrieved about, feel bitter about, be annoyed about, be angry about, be displeased about, be resentful of, grudge, mind, object to, take exception to, regret give unwillingly, give reluctantly, give resentfully, give stintingly, be dissatisfied with Derivatives begrudger noun bɪˈɡrʌdʒəbəˈɡrədʒər Irish A person who tends to complain, especially about trivial or petty matters. a curmudgeonly old begrudger who resents all change Example sentencesExamples We have become a nation of whingers and selfish begrudgers. I did not know then that there were begrudgers who just simply can't bear to think that people are enjoying a special day out that may or may not be the first day of a lifetime. You do hear a few begrudgers complaining, but that was always the case anyway, and if smoking weren't banned in pubs they'd find something else to moan about. begrudgingly adverb bɪˈɡrʌdʒɪŋlibəˈɡrədʒɪŋli Reluctantly or resentfully. 勉强地给，吝惜 he somewhat begrudgingly accepted a reduced role for the better of the team Example sentencesExamples And I begrudgingly have to admit they probably deserved to win. The teller continued to argue the point before begrudgingly conceding her demand was against bank policy. So I begrudgingly agreed that we would cook something. Rhymes adjudge, bludge, budge, drudge, fudge, grudge, judge, misjudge, nudge, pudge, sludge, smudge, trudge Definition of begrudge in US English: begrudge verbbəˈɡrəjbəˈɡrədʒ 1with two objects Envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something) 妒忌，羡慕（某人拥有或享受某物） she begrudged Martin his affluence 她妒忌马丁的富有。 Example sentencesExamples I don't begrudge these people their right to work, and they have to work really hard. Look, no one begrudges you your right to write books, peddle gossip or make money, which given the way your boss treats you, is understandable. Despite the forced change to his hunting habits, Bill doesn't begrudge the summer people their little bits of Nova Scotian paradise. But who would begrudge her some happiness in her twilight years? There can be few who begrudged her the personal happiness she seems to have obtained following her marriage to Commander, now Commodore, Laurence. So when he retired from the Post Office two years ago at the age of 52, no one would have begrudged him an early rest. People don't begrudge Jerry Seinfeld or Michael Jordan their millions. Few would begrudge Kevin the success he now enjoys, particularly since he has played his fair share of less glamorous gigs. I don't begrudge people their private jets and grated truffles, nor anything which I can actually picture in my mind. Instead of begrudging us our success, they should be learning from us. I can't begrudge him the trip - I know I would love to get the chance to live and work in a new country for a few months every now and then. After all, in the great scheme of things, few rational people are going to begrudge someone with a handicap a nice space near the door to the supermarket. It is his business to spend his money and people should not begrudge him his success. I'm always conscious that some people will begrudge me this carefree lifestyle because I am on a sole parent's pension. Personally I can't begrudge the players high wages because if they didn't get the money it would only go to less deserving people. Does he really think people would begrudge him happiness (if a rather haunted one)? I don't begrudge anybody a right to a square meal and some help. But few who applaud true sportsmanship would begrudge this genial chap every prize available. But I've been very patient - I love music, and I don't want to begrudge someone the chance to practice on their chosen instrument. That does not mean I begrudge the people their freedom. Synonyms envy, grudge, resent 2with object Give reluctantly or resentfully. 勉强地给，吝惜 nobody begrudges a single penny spent on health 为健康花钱，谁也不会吝惜一个子儿。 Example sentencesExamples I for one would certainly not begrudge a few pence more on the price of an abbot (over the costing for a spitfire). Make this a room that the whole family wants to be in, preferably all at once, and you'll not begrudge a penny of the thousands it'll cost you. I spend a lot of money on them; I don't begrudge a penny of it. Not that I begrudge a penny of the money that this Country has spent on helping these people, not a bit of it. True, residential care does not come cheaply, but having seen how well my mother was treated, I do not begrudge one penny. I begrudge every penny of taxpayers' cash going to athletes while people are forced to wait for hip operations or cancer treatment. I don't begrudge a penny of what he is earning from his new contract and I am sure George feels exactly the same way. And every single one of you is begrudging the time, money and effort involved. Synonyms resent, feel aggrieved about, feel bitter about, be annoyed about, be angry about, be displeased about, be resentful of, grudge, mind, object to, take exception to, regret
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