underpay
v
(pt, pp underpaid /- 5peId; -`ped/) [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb (for sth) pay (an employee, etc) too little money 付给(雇员等)报酬过低
Nurses are overworked and underpaid. 护士的工作过重而报酬过低.
He underpaid me for the work (by 10). 我做这工作他少给了我(10英镑)工资. Cf 参看 overpay.
🗣️ 情景例句
Well, how would it be if you took some time
好, 那你花些时间
I'll be ready within five minutes.
我五分钟内就可以准备好了。
The trickle became a stream; the stream has now become a torrent.