necessitous
US /nɪˈses.ɪ.təs/
UK /nɪˈses.ɪ.təs/
形容词
1.
贫困的, 穷困的
lacking the necessities of life; impoverished
示例:
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The charity provides aid to necessitous families.
该慈善机构向贫困家庭提供援助。
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His necessitous circumstances forced him to seek employment.
他贫困的境况迫使他寻找工作。
2.
必要的, 紧急的
requiring something essential or important; urgent
示例:
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The patient was in a necessitous condition, requiring immediate medical attention.
病人情况危急，需要立即就医。
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A necessitous demand for clean water arose after the earthquake.
地震后，对清洁水的需求变得迫切。
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