He could not support his family on his meager salary.

他靠微薄工资无法养家。

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

靠这点微薄收入生活可是件容易事。

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——我瞧起微薄可贵捐赠，人说，每一文钱都起作用。

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

"她当音乐家庭教师,藉以弥补她那微薄收入足。"