The manager called the sales figures pathetic and demanded a new strategy by Friday.

經理說業績數字慘不忍睹，要求週五前提出新策略。

Customers complained that the airline's apology email was a pathetic attempt to avoid refunds.

顧客抱怨航空公司的道歉信只是逃避退款的可悲伎倆。

Only three people applied for the position, which was a pathetic response to our ad.

這個職缺只有三個人應徵，對我們的徵才廣告來說反應少得可憐。