微薄的

He could not support his family on his meager salary.

他靠工资无法养家。

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

靠这点生活可是件容易事。

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

"她当音乐家庭教师,藉以弥补她那。"

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

用觉得好意思——我们会瞧起但可贵捐赠，正如人们说，每一文钱都会起作用。