Definitions
adj. Having very little money or few possessions
贫穷的
adj. Of low quality or lacking something necessary
差的；不足的
adj. Deserving sympathy because of an unfortunate situation
可怜的
Example
The poor family could barely afford fresh vegetables.
这户贫困家庭几乎买不起新鲜蔬菜。
Poor public transport can limit employment opportunities for people living far from major urban centres.
公共交通不便可能限制远离主要城市中心的居民的就业机会。
Collocations
- poor health
- poor quality
- poor in nutrients
- poor families
Word family
- poverty (n.)
- poorly (adv.)
Antonyms
- rich
Usage tip
poor at表示不擅长；poor in表示缺乏。
FAQ
- What does poor mean?
- Having very little money or few possessions Of low quality or lacking something necessary Deserving sympathy because of an unfortunate situation
- How is poor pronounced?
- UK /pɔː/, US /pʊr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
