meager

形容词

1. 1

   微薄的、少量的、不足的

   She supports her whole family on a meager salary.

   她靠微薄的薪水养活全家人。

2. 2

   贫乏的、匮乏的

   The report offers meager evidence for such a bold claim.

   这份报告对如此大胆的主张只提供了贫乏的证据。

3. 3

   贫瘠的、不毛的

   Only a few tough plants survive in the meager soil.

   只有少数强韧的植物能在贫瘠的土壤中存活。

4. 4

   瘦削的、消瘦的文学

   His meager frame made the old coat hang loosely.

   他瘦削的身形让那件旧外套松垮地挂著。