meagre
Произношение: [ˈmiːɡər]
Слово
Контекст: «quantity or amount»
(adjective) when something is very small or not enough. If you have a meagre amount of money, you can't buy much with it.
Пример
She has a meagre savings account, but it makes her feel safe.
Пример
He found the food portions meagre and wished for more to eat.
Пример
Do you think the salary offered is meagre for the job?
Контекст: «quality»
(adjective) when something is not good or is lacking in some way. If someone gives a meagre effort, it means they didn’t try very hard.
Пример
His presentation was interesting and full of ideas, not meagre at all!
Пример
The movie received meagre reviews, with many critics saying it was boring.
Пример
Why do you think the book received such meagre ratings?
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