disadvantaged
adjective uk/ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒd/ us/ˌdɪs.ədˈvæn.t̬ɪdʒd/
C1 处于劣势的，处于不利地位的
not having the standard of living conditions, education, etc. that most people have
A new educational programme has been set up for economically disadvantaged children. 一个新的面向贫困儿童的教育计划已经设立。
Synonym: deprived
disadvantaged
noun [ plural ] uk/ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒd/ us/ˌdɪs.ədˈvæn.t̬ɪdʒd/
the disadvantaged 弱势人群，弱势群体
people who do not have good living conditions, a good standard of education, etc., considered as a group
These measures are intended to help the disadvantaged. 采取这些措施旨在帮助弱势群体。