indigent
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/ˈɪndɪdʒənt/
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/ˈɪndɪdʒənt/
lacking enough money to afford basic necessities
The indigent family relied on the generosity of their community for their daily needs.
这个贫困家庭依靠他们社区的慷慨来满足他们的日常需求。