meager

The stranded hikers had to survive on a meager diet of berries and stream water.

(Chinese) 被困的徒步旅行者不得不依靠少量的浆果和溪水维持生命。

He struggled to support his large family on the meager wages he earned as a farm laborer.

(Chinese) 他靠着做农场劳工挣来的微薄工资，艰难地维持着大家庭的生活。