humble poor belittle despise shabby
to pay sb a pittance
付给某人菲薄的工资
—— 给力词典精选He was kindly, within his scanty means generous, and obliging.
他和蔼可亲, 在自己菲薄的经济能力范围内乐善好施, 有求必应。
—— 辞典例句The couple contrived to bring up their children on a small income.
这对夫妻设法以菲薄的收入把孩子抚养成人。
—— 辞典例句Prince, please forgive this shabby present.
殿下, 请原谅我献上这般菲薄的礼品。
—— 辞典例句I just get a small paycheque every month.
我每个月只得到一份菲薄的工薪。
—— 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》