양이나 질이 턱없이 부족하거나 빈약한 상태를 나타낸다.
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate or thin.
예문:
"The refugees survived on a meagre ration of bread and water."
"He struggled to support his family on a meagre salary."
사람이나 동물의 몸이 살이 없고 마른 상태를 의미한다.
(Of a person or animal) thin; lacking flesh or fat.
예문:
"The stray dog had a meagre frame, with its ribs clearly visible."
"Her meagre face showed the signs of long-term exhaustion."
문체나 표현 등이 힘이 없고 내용이 부실한 상태를 뜻한다.
Lacking richness, fertility, or strength of expression.
예문:
"The critic dismissed the novel for its meagre plot and flat characters."
"The evidence provided in the report was too meagre to support such a bold claim."
고기가 들어있지 않거나 소박한 식단, 특히 금식일에 적합한 음식을 의미한다.
Lacking meat or richness; suitable for a fast day.
예문:
"During Lent, the monks adhered to a meagre diet of vegetables and grains."
"It was a meagre meal, consisting only of a few boiled potatoes."