underprivileged

'ʌndә'privilidʒd

a. lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society

a. 贫困的, 下层社会的, 被剥夺了正当权利的, 权益较他人为少的
[法] 被剥夺基本社会权利的, 穷的

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

underprivileged 由前缀 under-（不足，低于）和词根 privilege（特权）组成，意思是缺乏特权或资源的人。

例句

1. The charity helps underprivileged children get access to education.

这个慈善机构帮助贫困儿童获得教育机会。

2. Many underprivileged families struggle to afford basic necessities.

许多贫困家庭难以负担基本生活必需品。

3. She volunteers at a shelter for underprivileged people in her community.

她在社区的一个贫困人士庇护所做志愿者。