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beggary

/beg-uh-ree/US // ˈbɛg ə ri //UK // (ˈbɛɡərɪ) //

乞讨,乞丐,乞讨罪,乞讨行为

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural beg·gar·ies for 3.

    • : a state or condition of utter poverty.
    • : beggars collectively.
    • : a place lived in or frequented by beggars.

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Examples

  • Humanity shut its eyes in view of the hideous apparition of wan and haggard beggary and crime.

  • Such foundlings often fell into the hands of those whose trade was beggary and who trained children for the same profession.

  • With all its wisdom, will it not be reduced to beggary and starvation?

  • Well, I see nothing but bloodshed and beggary staring us in the face.

  • From that day forward he became poorer and poorer, until he was reduced to absolute beggary.