destitution
US /ˌdes.təˈtuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌdes.tɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/
名词
赤贫, 贫困, 穷困
poverty so extreme that one lacks the means to provide for oneself
示例:
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The war left many families in complete destitution.
战争使许多家庭陷入彻底的贫困。
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He rose from destitution to become a successful entrepreneur.
他从赤贫中崛起，成为一名成功的企业家。
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