poorhouse

英[ˈpɔ:haʊs]
美[ˈpʊrhaʊs]

基本释义

n.
贫民院

词性变化

实用例句

I was certain I was on the brink of poverty, going to the poorhouse.

我确信自己已处在贫困的边缘,马上就要进济贫院了。

柯林斯例句

英英释义

Noun
  • 1. an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless

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