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paltry
01
微薄的, 少得可怜的
small or meager in amount, often considered inadequate or insufficient
Example
Despite working long hours, he earned only a paltry sum each month.
The company offered a paltry raise to its employees, much to their disappointment.
She was shocked by the paltry amount of savings in her bank account after years of frugal living.
02
微不足道的, 卑微的
having little value or importance
Example
The paltry excuse he provided for his absence was not convincing.
Despite his grand promises, he made only paltry progress towards achieving his goals.
Despite his qualifications, he was offered only a paltry position within the company.
