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贫困, 贫穷
a state of being exceedingly poor and in need
- He grew up in penury, struggling to meet basic needs.
他在贫困中长大，努力满足基本需求。
- The novel portrays the harsh reality of life in penury.
小说描绘了生活在赤贫中的严酷现实。
- Despite his penury, he remained hopeful for a better future.
尽管贫穷，他仍然对更美好的未来充满希望。
- The government's new policies aim to reduce the effects of penury.
政府的新政策旨在减少极度贫困的影响。
- The sudden loss of his job pushed him into a state of penury.
他突然失去工作，陷入了贫困状态。