poverty
/ˈpɒvəti/ · /ˈpɑːvərti/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2347 in the learning path
贫穷；贫困
Definitions
n. The condition of lacking money for basic needs.
贫穷；贫困
n. A serious lack of something needed or valued.
匮乏；贫乏
Example
The charity helps local families living in poverty.
这家慈善机构帮助当地生活贫困的家庭。
Improving access to education and stable employment can help reduce poverty across both rural and urban communities.
改善教育机会和稳定就业机会，有助于减少城乡社区的贫困。
Collocations
- live in poverty
- reduce poverty
- extreme poverty
- a poverty of ideas
Word family
- poor (adj.)
- impoverish (v.)
- impoverished (adj.)
Synonyms
- destitution
Antonyms
- wealth
- affluence
Usage tip
不可数名词；“生活贫困”用live in poverty。
FAQ
- What does poverty mean?
- The condition of lacking money for basic needs. A serious lack of something needed or valued.
- How is poverty pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɒvəti/, US /ˈpɑːvərti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
