meagre

🇬🇧 UK/'mi:^ә(r)/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Deficient in quantity or quality; insufficient; also, thin or lean in body.

贫乏的,不足的;瘦的

n.

An edible saltwater fish (Argyrosomus regius) of the family Sciaenidae.

鮸鱼(一种可食用的海鱼)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
meagreother
=meagre

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The financial assistance was deemed meagre for such a large project.

  • 2.

    Despite his meagre income, he managed to save money for his children.

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