It was a simple meal by Eddie's standards.

在埃迪看来，那不过是一顿便饭。

The older child should be able to prepare a simple meal.

这个大点儿的孩子应该能做顿简单的饭菜。

"I hope you will excuse our simple meal," he said, turning to his guest.

“我希望你能原谅我们吃简单的晚餐。”他转向他的客人说道。

We had a simple meal of soup and bread.

我们喝汤，吃面包，凑合了一顿。

They were partaking of our simple meal.

他们跟我们一起吃便饭。