impoverishment
US /ɪmˈpɑː.vɚ.ɪʃ.mənt/
UK /ɪmˈpɒv.ər.ɪʃ.mənt/
名词
1.
贫困化, 穷困
the process by which a person or group of people is made poor
示例:
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War often leads to the impoverishment of a nation.
战争常常导致一个国家的贫困化。
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Economic policies can either alleviate or exacerbate impoverishment.
经济政策可以缓解或加剧贫困。
2.
贫困, 穷困
the state of being poor
示例:
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Many charities work to combat global impoverishment.
许多慈善机构致力于对抗全球贫困。
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The report highlighted the growing impoverishment in rural areas.
报告强调了农村地区日益严重的贫困。
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