pittance /ˈpɪtəns/

• 1. 

  N-COUNT 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. 少量报酬; 微薄工资 [usu sing] [强调]

  例：

  Her secretaries work tirelessly for a pittance.

  她的秘书们为了一点微薄的工资不知疲倦地工作。