indigence

英[\'ɪndɪdʒəns]

美[ˈɪndɪdʒəns]

基本释义

His present indigence is a sufficient punishment for former folly.

他现在所受的困苦足够惩罚他从前的胡作非为了.

辞典例句

Dickens contrasts the opulence of France's nobility with indigence of her peasants.

锹更斯比较法兰西贵族的富裕与其农民的贫穷.

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Their indigence appalled him.

他们的贫穷让他震惊.

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Dickens contrasts the opulence of Frances nobility with the indigence of her peasants.

狄更斯将法兰西贵族的富裕与农民的贫穷作了对比.

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Noun

1. a state of extreme poverty or destitution;
"their indigence appalled him"
"a general state of need exists among the homeless"