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形容词比较级
more measly
形容词最高级
most measly
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微薄的, 不足的
pitifully small or inadequate
- The employee received a measly bonus at the end of the year, much less than expected.
员工在年底收到了微薄的奖金,远低于预期。
- The apartment had a measly kitchenette, with limited space for cooking and storage.
公寓有一个简陋的小厨房,烹饪和储存空间有限。
- The student complained about the measly portion sizes in the cafeteria.
学生对食堂里少得可怜的份量抱怨。
- Despite years of service, the retiree was offered a measly pension that barely covered living expenses.
尽管服务多年,这位退休人员得到的养老金微薄,几乎不足以支付生活费用。
- The struggling artist sold their paintings for a measly sum, hoping for better opportunities in the future.
这位苦苦挣扎的艺术家以微薄的价格出售了他们的画作,希望未来有更好的机会。