(underpaid, underpaid/-ˈpeɪd/) [] (often be underpaid) to pay sb too little money, especially for their work少付…工资；给…报酬过低◆They have a reputation for underpaying their female staff.他们因给女性员工支付低薪而广为人知。◆I'm overworked and underpaid.我出的力多，拿的钱少。 [] to pay too little for sth; to pay less than sth is worth付得太少；付得不足◆The acquirer has underpaid for the target firm.收购者付给目标企业的钱太少了。◆He received a fine for underpaying his taxes.他因少纳税而被罚款。OPPoverpay ▸ˌunderˈpayment