微薄的

He could not support his family on his meager salary.

他靠微薄的工资无法养。

It’s no joke living on such a small income.

靠这点微薄的收生活可不是件容易的事。

She eked out her small income by working as a music tutor.

"她当音乐师,藉以弥补她那微薄收的不足。"

Don’t feel ashamed—we don’t despise the widow’s mite, and, as they say, every penny helps.

不用觉得不好意——不会瞧不起微薄但可贵的捐赠的，正如人说的，每一文钱都会起作用。