adj.微薄的，很小的，很少的，不足的

The salary he offered was measly, barely enough to cover his basic expenses.
他提供的薪水微薄，几乎不够支付基本生活费用。
The soup tasted measly after the sumptuous feast they had just had.
在他们刚刚享用过的丰盛大餐后，这汤尝起来就显得寒酸了。
His measly savings wouldn't last long if he continued to live this extravagant lifestyle.
如果他继续过这种奢侈的生活，他的微薄积蓄很快就维持不下去了。
She received a measly apology from the person who had wronged her.
她从那个伤害她的人那里得到了一个微不足道的道歉。
The measly rainfall this summer led to severe drought in many regions.
今年夏季的少量降雨导致许多地区严重干旱。
His measly knowledge of French made it difficult for him to communicate effectively.
他对法语的浅薄了解使他难以有效沟通。
The measly performance at the concert left the audience feeling disappointed.
音乐会上糟糕的表现让观众感到非常失望。
Her measly savings were wiped out by a single unexpected expense.
一次意外的花费就把她那点微薄的存款花光了。
The charity organization provided only a measly amount of aid to the flood victims.
这家慈善机构对洪水灾民提供的援助极其有限。
The measly budget didn't allow for any significant improvements in the facility.
这项微薄的预算不允许设施有任何显著的改进。