to pay sb a pittance付给某人菲薄的工资Her secretaries work tirelessly for a pittance.她的秘书们为一点微薄的工资不知疲倦地工作。The widow must live on her slender pittance.那寡妇只能靠自己微薄的收入过活....
If you're not satisfied with the life you're living, don't just complain. Do something about it.对于现况的不满,不能只是抱怨,要有勇气作出改变。Good luck is when an opportunity comes along and you're prepared for it. 好运就是当机会...