destitute

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GRE Collins 1

s. poor enough to need help from others

a. 穷困的, 缺乏的

Collins 星级

18,505

BNC 频率

16,544

使用频率

destitute 由前缀 de-（表示离开、缺少）和词根 stit（来自拉丁语 stare，意为站立）组成，整体意思是缺乏支持或资源，处于贫困状态。

例句

1. The charity helps destitute families find shelter and food.

这个慈善机构帮助贫困家庭找到住所和食物。

2. After the disaster, many people were left destitute and in need of aid.

灾难过后，许多人变得一无所有，急需援助。

3. He felt destitute after losing his job and home.

他在失去工作和住所后感到一无所有。