a drop in the bucket

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.

The amount being spent on scientific research is a drop in the bucket.

花在科学研究上的费用是微不足道的.

The knowledge we have is just a a drop in the bucket.

我们所拥有的知识不过只是沧海一粟.

The amount being spent on scientific research a drop in the bucket.

花在科学研究上的就像是桶里的一滴水(少之又少).

This business is just a drop in the bucket of what he owns.

这笔生意只不过是他所拥有的生意中的沧海一粟罢了.

But that's not a drop in the bucket to what that man has really got.

不过,跟他实实在在拥有的那笔钱比起来,这只是缸里的一滴水.

Such farsightedness is, alas , only a drop in the bucket.

可惜,这些远见只是杯水车薪.

It is just a drop in the bucket.

只不过是九牛一毛而已.

The amount being spent on basic research is a drop in the bucket.

花费在基础研究上的钱微不足道.

That's just a drop in the bucket.

那点钱不过是九牛一毛.