pittances

英 [ˈpɪtənsɪz] 美 [ˈpɪtənsɪz]

n.  微薄的工资; 极少的报酬
pittance的复数

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  1. 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.
    1. 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。
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