poor
🇬🇧 UK/puә. pɒ:/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 1kA1
Definitions
n.
People who have little money, considered as a group.
穷人(统称)
adj.
Having little money or few possessions; of low quality; deserving sympathy.
贫穷的;差的;可怜的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishpoorother
=poor
Common Collocations
- 1.poor health身体状况差
- 2.poor quality质量差
- 3.help the poor帮助穷人
Example Sentences
- 1.
The poor in the city struggled to afford basic necessities.
- 2.
The movie received poor reviews from critics.
- 3.
Poor nutrition can lead to serious health problems.