单词 | down-and-out |
释义 | down-and-out also down and out Word forms: down-and-outs adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe someone as down-and-out, you mean that they have no job and nowhere to live, and they have no real hope of improving their situation. ...a short story about a down-and-out advertising copywriter. He looked unshaven, shabby, and down-and-out. Synonyms: destitute, ruined, impoverished, derelict Down-and-out is also a noun. [British] ...some poor down-and-out in need of a meal. They are both down-and-outs, sleeping under the city's oldest bridge. Translations: Chinese: 穷困潦倒的 Japanese: 落ちぶれた |
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