exiguous       
adjective  formal uk/eɡˈzɪɡ.ju.əs/ us/eɡˈzɪɡ.ju.əs/
 稀少的;细微的;微小的
very small in size or amount
  I got a teaching job at an exiguous rate of pay. 我得到了一份工资微薄的教书工作。 
 Synonyms: diminutive dinky infinitesimal itsy-bitsy little (SMALL)microscopic midget mini-miniature minutesmall (LITTLE)teensy teeny wee weeny