adj.贫乏的;不足的;瘦的
It was medieval European monks who introduced scientific brewing techniques in an effort to produce a nutritious beverage to supplement their meager diets. 正是中世纪欧洲的僧侣们引进科学的啤酒酿造技术,制造有营养的饮料,从而补充了他们贫乏的饮食。