skimpy
adj (-ier, -iest) using or having less than enough of what is needed (所需之物)不足的, 不够的
a rather skimpy meal 分量不太够的一顿饭
The dancers wore skimpy dresses, ie that did not cover much of the body. 那些跳舞的人穿著不足以遮体.
🗣️ 情景例句
You're home from school early.
你今天从学校回来得早。
Generally speaking, it's cheaper but slower to ship goods by sea than by rail.
总的来说,海运比铁路运输更便宜,但速度慢一些。
He had spotted a tiny bottle at the bottom of my case and he pounced on it with delight.