IELTS Vocabulary

destitute

/ˈdɛstəˌtut/

poor enough to need help from others

Chinese meaning: 赤贫的;一无所有的

The charity provides food and shelter for destitute families in the city.

该慈善机构为城市中的赤贫家庭提供食物和住所。

After the earthquake, many people were left destitute and homeless.

地震后,许多人变得一无所有、无家可归。

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