homeless
/ˈhəʊmləs/ · /ˈhoʊmləs/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5260 in the learning path
无家可归的
Definitions
adj. Without a permanent place to live.
无家可归的
Example
The flood left several families homeless in our town.
洪水使我们镇上的几户家庭无家可归。
Affordable housing and accessible support services are essential to helping homeless people rebuild stable lives.
经济适用的住房和便利的援助服务，对帮助无家可归者重建稳定生活至关重要。
Collocations
- homeless people
- become homeless
- leave someone homeless
- a homeless shelter
Word family
- home (n.)
- homelessness (n.)
Synonyms
- unhoused
Usage tip
不能说a homeless；应说a homeless person。
FAQ
- What does homeless mean?
- Without a permanent place to live.
- How is homeless pronounced?
- UK /ˈhəʊmləs/, US /ˈhoʊmləs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
