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meager

/ˈmiɡɚ/

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1 · adjective

too small or poor in amount

贫乏的；不足的

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The family survived on a meager harvest that winter.
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那年冬天，一家人靠着少得可怜的收成勉强度日。
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Pronunciation: /ˈmiɡɚ/

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