poverty
US /ˈpɑː.vɚ.t̬i/
UK /ˈpɑː.vɚ.t̬i/
名词
1.
贫困, 贫穷
the state of being extremely poor
示例:
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Many families in the region live in extreme poverty.
该地区许多家庭生活在极端贫困中。
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The government is working to reduce child poverty.
政府正在努力减少儿童贫困。
2.
贫乏, 缺乏, 不足
the state of being inferior in quality or amount
示例:
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The soil showed signs of nutrient poverty.
土壤显示出营养贫瘠的迹象。
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There was a poverty of ideas in the meeting.
会议中思想贫乏。
在 Lingoland 学习这个单词
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