舍不得

舍不得 [shě bu de]

1. ■ hate to part with or use; grudge; be loath to part with or leave:

舍不得花钱 hate to part with one's money;

他与他们一起度过那么多难忘的日子， 他舍不得离开他们。 He spent so many unforgettable days with them that he was loath to part with them.

那个吝啬鬼舍不得喂马。 The mean man grudged the food his horse ate.