deprived
adjective uk/dɪˈpraɪvd/ us/dɪˈpraɪvd/
C1 短缺的，匮乏的;贫寒的
not having the things that are necessary for a pleasant life, such as enough money, food, or good living conditions
She had a deprived childhood/comes from a deprived background. 她度过了贫困的童年／她家境贫寒。
a deprived area 贫困地区
Synonym: disadvantaged
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- Many mothers of young children, deprived of intellectual stimulation, become quite depressed.
- They heard from one man about his deprived childhood in an institution.
- The Prince's tour conveniently omitted the most deprived areas of the city.
- These measures are intended to help people from a deprived background.
- As children, my sister and I didn't have a TV at home, but I didn't feel particularly deprived.