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 English
poorother
=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.

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