meager

简明释义

英[ˈmiːɡə(r)]美[ˈmiːɡər]

adj. 贫乏的；瘦的；（数量）少的，不足的

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例句

1.Residents turn to the hawkers for quick meals and cheap goods, and the vendors rely on the meager earnings to scratch out a living.

居民开始在买小贩的快餐和便宜的商品，而商贩们则依赖于微薄的收入维持生存。

2.During their six- to twelve-week voyage, they subsisted on meager rations.

在六到十二周的航行中，他们靠微薄的口粮维持生活。

3.By comparison, the terrestrial planets have meager atmospheres at best.

相比之下，类地行星最多只有稀薄的大气层。

4.Yet, despite the meager payoffs of their college degrees, many graduates think the solution is more school, and more debt.

当前，大学学位的回报正在下降，许多毕业生认为解决方式是有更多的学校和更多的债务。

5.Indeed, Reagan ushered in an era in which a small minority grew vastly rich, while working families saw only meager gains.

的确，里根引入了一个新的时代，在这个时代里一小部分人迅速地累计财富，而工薪家庭却只能得到微薄的收入。

6.The Nissan KA24E engine, while durable, was a heavy, iron-block unit that produced meager power for its size.

尼桑ka24 E铸铁发动机虽然耐用，但是与其产生的动力相比略显笨重。

7.Senator Barack Obama has put out such meager information that voters have to take it largely on his campaign's say-so that he is in good health.

关于奥巴马的信息寥寥无几，人们只能通过他竞选时自己的说法来判断：健康状况很好。

8.The average of the 51 forecasts was fourth-quarter growth at a meager 0.7% rate, so slow that it will push the unemployment rate higher.

51位经济学家对第四季度经济增幅的平均预测值仅为0.7%，如此之低的增幅可能会进一步推高失业率。

9.The charity provided a meager 微薄的 meal to those in need.

慈善机构为有需要的人提供了微薄的餐食。

10.Despite her efforts, her income remained meager 微薄的 compared to her colleagues.

尽管她努力工作，她的收入与同事相比仍然是微薄的。

11.The team's performance was meager 不佳的 this season, leading to their last-place finish.

这个赛季球队的表现是不佳的，导致他们排名最后。

12.The farmer's meager 稀少的 harvest left him struggling to make ends meet.

农民稀少的收成让他难以维持生计。

13.His meager 贫乏的 savings were not enough to cover the unexpected expenses.

他贫乏的储蓄不足以支付突发的开支。

作文

In the heart of a bustling city, there lived a young artist named Clara. Despite her immense talent and passion for painting, she struggled to make ends meet. Her income was often meager, barely enough to cover her rent and basic necessities. Clara would spend her days creating beautiful pieces of art, but the reality of her financial situation weighed heavily on her spirit. Every morning, she would wake up to the sound of her stomach growling, reminding her of the meager portions of food she could afford. One day, while wandering through the local market, Clara stumbled upon an art exhibition showcasing the works of various artists. She was captivated by the vibrant colors and intricate designs, but as she walked around, she couldn't help but notice that many of the artists had achieved great success, their paintings selling for thousands of dollars. This only served to deepen her feelings of inadequacy, as she reflected on her own meager sales from her recent exhibitions.Determined to change her circumstances, Clara decided to take a different approach. Instead of focusing solely on her struggles, she began to channel her emotions into her art. She painted scenes of resilience, hope, and beauty, transforming her feelings of despair into powerful expressions of creativity. With each stroke of her brush, she found solace in the act of creation, and her work began to resonate with others.Eventually, Clara's paintings caught the attention of a local gallery owner who recognized her talent. He offered her a chance to showcase her work in a solo exhibition. This opportunity filled Clara with excitement, but also anxiety about whether her meager sales would continue or if this would be her moment to shine. She poured her heart and soul into preparing for the show, creating pieces that reflected her journey and the struggles she had faced.On the night of the exhibition, Clara stood nervously beside her paintings, observing the crowd as they admired her work. To her amazement, people were genuinely moved by her art. They connected with the stories behind each piece, understanding the meager beginnings that had inspired her creations. As the night progressed, Clara sold several paintings, each sale representing not just a financial gain, but validation of her hard work and dedication.By the end of the evening, Clara realized that her journey was not defined by the meager income she had once experienced, but by her resilience and determination to overcome adversity. She learned that success is not solely measured by financial gain, but by the impact one has on others and the fulfillment found in pursuing one's passion. From that day forward, Clara continued to create art that inspired others, using her story to encourage fellow artists who faced their own meager challenges. In doing so, she transformed her struggles into a source of strength, proving that even in the face of hardship, creativity can flourish and dreams can be realized.

在一个繁忙城市的中心，住着一位年轻的艺术家名叫克拉拉。尽管她拥有巨大的才华和对绘画的热情，但她却挣扎着维持生计。她的收入常常是微薄的，勉强足够支付房租和基本生活开销。克拉拉每天都在创作美丽的艺术作品，但她的经济状况的现实给她的精神带来了沉重的负担。每个早晨，她都能听到肚子咕咕作响，提醒她只能负担得起微薄的食物份额。一天，在当地市场游荡时，克拉拉偶然发现了一场艺术展，展示了各种艺术家的作品。她被那些鲜艳的色彩和复杂的设计所吸引，但当她走动时，不禁注意到许多艺术家都取得了巨大的成功，他们的画作售出了数千美元。这只会加深她的自卑感，因为她回想起自己最近展览的微薄的销量。为了改变自己的境况，克拉拉决定采取不同的方法。她开始将自己的情感倾注于艺术创作，而不是仅仅专注于自己的挣扎。她描绘出坚韧、希望和美丽的场景，将绝望的情感转化为强烈的创造表达。随着每一笔刷的挥动，她在创作的过程中找到了安慰，她的作品也开始与他人产生共鸣。最终，克拉拉的画作引起了一位当地画廊老板的注意，他意识到了她的才华。他给了她一个机会，让她在一个单独的展览中展示自己的作品。这个机会让克拉拉感到兴奋，但也对她的微薄的销售是否会持续感到焦虑，还是这是她闪耀的时刻。她全心全意地准备展览，创作反映她旅程和面临的挑战的作品。在展览之夜，克拉拉紧张地站在自己的画作旁，观察着人群欣赏她的作品。令她惊讶的是，人们真的被她的艺术所打动。他们与每一幅作品背后的故事产生了共鸣，理解了激发她创作的微薄的起点。随着夜晚的进行，克拉拉卖出了几幅画作，每一笔交易不仅代表着经济上的收益，也验证了她的辛勤工作和奉献。到晚上结束时，克拉拉意识到她的旅程并不是由曾经经历的微薄的收入所定义，而是由她的韧性和克服逆境的决心所塑造。她明白，成功不仅仅是通过经济收益来衡量的，更在于对他人的影响和追求热情所带来的满足感。从那天起，克拉拉继续创作能够激励他人的艺术，利用自己的故事鼓励那些面临自己微薄的挑战的艺术家。通过这样做，她将自己的挣扎转化为力量的源泉，证明即使在逆境面前，创造力也能蓬勃发展，梦想也能实现。