meager

释义

a. 质量差的, 贫乏的, 不毛的, 瘦的 meager profit 微利

例句

It was medieval European monks who introduced scientific brewing techniques in an effort to produce a nutritious beverage to supplement their meager diets.

正是中世纪欧洲的僧侣们引进科学的啤酒酿造技术，制造有营养的饮料，从而补充了他们贫乏的饮食。