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pittances的中文翻译是什么意思

pittances

/ˈpɪtnsiz/

n. 少量( pittance的名词复数 ); 少许; 微薄的工资; 少量的收入

pittances的柯林斯释义

N-COUNT少量报酬；微薄工资

If you say that you receive a pittance, you are emphasizing that you get only a very small amount of money, probably not as much as you think you deserve.

  • Her secretaries work tirelessly for a pittance.

    她的秘书们为一点微薄的工资不知疲倦地工作。