To be extremely avaricious and stingy, valuing wealth more than one's own life; to prefer death rather than losing one's money or possessions.
那位富商平日里出了名的舍命不舍财，即使生了重病也不肯花钱请更好的医生。
That wealthy businessman was famously known for valuing money over his life; even when seriously ill, he was unwilling to spend money on a better doctor.
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