a drop in the bucket
英 [ə drɔp in ðə ˈbʌkit] 美 [e drɑp ɪn ði ˈbʌkɪt]

n.

九牛一毛，沧海一粟；杯水车薪；

双语例句

用作形容词(adj.)

1. Well, my knowledge in the field is but a drop in the bucket.
   唉，我那点知识不过是本学科的沧海一粟。
2. The amount of money Mr. Howell spent on a new Rolls-Royce was just a drop in the bucket compared to his annual salary.
   豪威尔先生卖一辆辛劳斯莱斯汽车的钱和他的年薪相比不过是沧海一粟。

权威例句

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