destitution
noun [ U ] uk/ˌdes.tɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/ us/ˌdes.təˈtuː.ʃən/
贫困;赤贫;匮乏
the state of being without money, food, a home, or possessions
Destitution has become a major problem in the capital. 贫困成了这个都市的主要问题。
They both died in poverty and destitution. 他们俩都死于贫穷困苦。
See: destitute
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- The government's actions will not prevent destitution.
- Many people were in a state of utter destitution.
- Now the workers face destitution.