paltry sum

微不足道的款项

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describes an amount that is very small and insignificant

形容数量非常少，微不足道

paltryADJECTIVE + NOUN

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sum

例句 (10)

paltry sum = 微不足道的款项 (形容数量非常少，微不足道)

  • He received only a paltry sum for his hard work.他辛勤工作只得到了一个微薄的数目。
  • The charity collected a paltry sum compared to their goal.与目标相比，慈善机构只募集到一笔微薄的款项。
  • Despite his efforts, the artist earned a paltry sum from the sale.尽管他付出了努力，这位艺术家从销售中只赚了微薄的钱。
  • The fine for the offense was a paltry sum, hardly a deterrent.这项罪行的罚款是微不足道的金额，几乎没有威慑作用。
  • She was offered a paltry sum as compensation for the damages.她得到的损害赔偿是微不足道的一笔钱。
  • A paltry sum like that won't cover our expenses.那样微薄的数目不足以支付我们的开销。
  • The government allocated a paltry sum for public education.政府为公共教育拨款微薄的资金。
  • They managed to save a paltry sum over several years.他们几年里只攒了一笔微不足道的钱。
  • He considered the inheritance a paltry sum given his expectations.他认为遗产是一个微不足道的数目，远低于他的预期。
  • Even a paltry sum can make a difference in some situations.即使是微不足道的数目在某些情况下也能有所作为。