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
The book will be a success.
这本书会成功的。
What do you think?Is that right?
你认为什么?那是正确的?
In the first instance, we would be looking for plant life, rather than 'little green men'.