impoverishment
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/ɪmˈpɑːvərɪʃmənt/
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/ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃmənt/
When someone becomes poor or has less money.
The impoverishment of the town was caused by the loss of jobs in the factory.
城镇的贫困是由工厂失业造成的。
When something becomes of lower quality.
The impoverishment of the environment was caused by pollution.
环境的贫困是由污染造成的。