privation
US /praɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
UK /praɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
名詞
貧困, 匱乏
a state in which things that are essential for human well-being such as food, warmth, and comfort are scarce or lacking
範例:
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The refugees suffered years of extreme privation.
難民們遭受了多年的極端貧困。
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They lived a life of constant privation, with little food or shelter.
他們過著持續貧困的生活，食物和住所都很少。