penury
UK/'penjuri/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
Extreme poverty or destitution; a severe lack of resources.
赤贫；极度贫困；匮乏
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpenuryother
=penury
Example Sentences
- 1.
The refugee family lived in penury, struggling to afford basic food.
- 2.
Despite his education, he fell into penury after losing his business.