destitute

destitute

形容词（Adjective）

1. 贫困的；一贫如洗的

Definition: Lacking the basic necessities of life, such as food, clothing, and shelter; extremely poor.

Example: The earthquake left many people destitute and homeless.

地震使许多人陷入了赤贫和无家可归的境地。

2. 极度缺乏的

Definition: Completely lacking; devoid.

Example: The area is destitute of vegetation.

这个地区缺乏植被。

名词（Noun）

1. 贫困者；穷人

Definition: A person without means of subsistence; a poor person.

Example: The organization provides assistance to destitutes.

该组织向贫困者提供援助。

词语辨析

destitute, poor, impoverished, needy

这些词都可以表示“贫困的”，但在程度上有所不同。

destitute表示“一贫如洗的”、“极度缺乏的”，侧重于生活基本需求的缺乏。

poor指“贫穷的”，常指经济状况不佳，但不一定是极度贫困。

impoverished指“贫困的”，特指因长期贫困或其他原因而丧失了财富。

needy指“贫困的”，侧重于对物质或精神上的援助的需求。

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柯林斯词典（Collins Dictionary）

destitute (adjective)

1. lacking the necessities of life; living in complete poverty

2. completely lacking; devoid

destitute (noun)

1. a destitute person

Collins English Dictionary. Retrieved from https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/destitute

牛津词典（Oxford Dictionary）

destitute (adjective)

1. without the basic necessities of life

2. extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself

destitute (noun)

1. a person without the basic necessities of life

Oxford Languages. Retrieved from https://www.lexico.com/definition/destitute

用法

1. destitute of: 缺乏；没有

2. destitute circumstances: 赤贫的环境

3. be left destitute: 被遗弃而一贫如洗

例句

1. After losing his job, he became utterly destitute.
2. She was left destitute after her husband's death.
3. The war has left many families destitute and homeless.
4. The city's streets are filled with destitute individuals begging for food.
5. They were living in destitute conditions with no access to clean water.
6. The area is destitute of natural resources.
7. The region has been destitute of rainfall for months.
8. The old house was destitute of furniture.
9. The country's economy is in a destitute state.
10. The organization provides support and shelter for destitutes.
11. The government has implemented measures to help the destitute population.
12. She dedicates her time to helping the destitute and disadvantaged.
13. The destitute are often overlooked by society.
14. They were forced into destitution due to circumstances beyond their control.
15. The government should provide assistance to those in destitution.
16. Many homeless people are trapped in a cycle of destitution.
17. She managed to escape the cycle of destitution and build a successful life.
18. The novel explores the plight of the destitute in society.
19. The charity organization aims to alleviate destitution and poverty.
20. He came from a destitute background but managed to overcome adversity.
21. Despite their destitute circumstances, they remained hopeful for a better future.