Investors were disappointed by the puny returns the fund posted last quarter.

投資人對該基金上一季微薄的報酬感到失望。

The startup's puny marketing budget could not compete with its larger rivals.

這家新創公司少得可憐的行銷預算無法與較大的競爭對手抗衡。

Customers complained that the hotel's puny desk lamp was useless for evening work.

顧客抱怨飯店那盞小得可憐的檯燈晚上工作時根本派不上用場。