英语词汇“needy”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

Both sides, the benefactor and beneficiary, were equally needy.
Bush has agreed to serve as co-chairman with Clinton at an April summit in Philadelphia to encourage volunteers to help the needy.
It all went to needy charities, both at home and in the Third World.
It is recorded that he spent his income on the needy and for pious endeavors.
Spreading the benefits too thinly, however, might undermine the viability of the most needy practices.
The holiday is also celebrated with small gifts for children and the distribution of meat to the needy.
The numbers of needy aren't going down.
We are more despondent and needy than ever!

THESAURUS► poor

having very little money and not many possessions – used about people or places: · Many families were too poor to pay for education.· poor countries

► hard up/broke

(also skint British English) [not before noun] informal having very little money, especially for a short period of time. Skint is more informal than the other words: · I’m a bit hard up at the moment· We were so broke we couldn’t afford to go out to the cinema.

► developing

[only before noun] a developing country is poor and has very little industry: · The disease is found mainly in developing countries.· the developing world

► deprived

[usually before noun] much poorer than other people in a country, and not having the things that are necessary for a comfortable or happy life – used about people and areas: · The charity works with deprived children in the inner city.· one of the most deprived areas of London

► disadvantaged

especially written used about groups of people in society who have much less chance of being successful because they are poor: · An increase in the minimum wage would help the most disadvantaged Americans.

► needy

having very little money, and so needing help – used about groups of people: · More help should be given to needy families.· We offer scholarships for needy students.

► destitute

especially written having no money or possessions and nowhere to live – used when someone is in a very bad situation: · Her family was left destitute after her father died.· destitute refugees

► impoverished

formal impoverished people and places are very poor: · out-of-work miners and their impoverished families· The children come from impoverished neighbourhoods.· one of the world’s most impoverished countries

► poverty-stricken

written extremely poor: · poverty-stricken areas· They were left poverty-stricken.

► penniless

especially literary having no money: · She died penniless.· a penniless student

Longman Language Activatorhaving very little money► poor

· They were so poor they couldn't afford to buy shoes for their children.· She was born in a poor district of Chicago in 1925.· People who live in poor countries have a much lower life expectancy.· These cuts will hit the poorest members of society.· Some Democrats believed they lost the election because many poor women didn't turn out to vote.dirt poor American (=extremely poor) · Her mother grew up dirt poor among migrant workers in Alabama.

► badly off

having less money than most other people: · She was quite badly off for a while after her husband died.· We were pretty poor, but most of our friends were even worse off.· No matter how badly off we were, we never went to bed hungry.

► needy/in need

needy people or people who are in need do not have enough money to buy food, clothes etc, and deserve help: · The fund was established to help needy widows whose husbands had died in the war.· More aid should be given to needy families.· All profits from the concert will go to help children in need.

► impoverished

formal very poor - use this especially about people or places that were not poor in the past: · His family became so impoverished they were forced to sell the farm.· All there was in the region was dry soil and impoverished villages.

► poverty-stricken

written extremely poor, and suffering as a result of this: · At the moment, many poverty-stricken communities are experiencing a shortage of teachers.· His photographs show vividly the lives of poverty-stricken families in the Gorbals area of Glasgow.

► destitute

especially written having no money or possessions, and often nowhere to live, especially when there seems to be no possibility of improving the situation: · In 1860 Father Murphy set up a home for orphans and destitute children.· The rest of her family all died in a smallpox epidemic, leaving her destitute.

the people in a society who are poor► poor people/the poor/the needy

the people in a society who are poor: · The poor always suffer worst in a recession.· It was fairly common in Victorian times for middle-class women to work among the needy in the big industrial cities.· Finding adequate housing for the poor has been one of the city council's priorities.· The technological revolution has failed to improve the lives of poor people in developing countries.

► the have-nots

the people in society who are poor and have very few possessions compared to people who have a high income and own property, cars etc: the haves and have-nots: · Society seems to be increasingly divided into the haves (=rich people) and have-nots.

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► most

· Spreading the benefits too thinly, however, might undermine the viability of the most needy practices.· The most needy include well-educated refugees who are older than 55 and have arrived here in the past decade.· Yet on any measure they are the most needy.· The vouchers, redeemable from public funds, were meant to alleviate social hardship among the most needy of the population.

NOUN► child

· Our aim: to bring help and comfort to poor, hungry, sick and needy children throughout the world.· The service is available to needy children who live in California.· As well providing a chance to win a new drill you will be helping some of Britain's needy children.· I no longer feel like a needy child waiting for Santa Claus to hand me something from his limited supply of goodies.

► family

· Funds are urgently needed to ensure defence in the growing number of political trials and for needy families.· In convulsed countries around the world, too much food donated by well-meaning people feeds murderous gunmen instead of needy families.· The New York City officials were found in contempt of court for failing to find shelter quickly enough for needy families.· The food went to the Wellspring Soup Kitchen in Stockport, and to needy families in the area.

► people

· Take them to Boots and Help the Aged will distribute them to needy people around the world.

PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► the needy

The soup kitchen serves the city's needy.

WORD FAMILYnounneedneedsthe needyadjectiveneedlessneedyverbneedadverbneedlessly

单词	needy
释义	needyneed‧y /ˈniːdi/ ●○○ adjective Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Both sides, the benefactor and beneficiary, were equally needy. Bush has agreed to serve as co-chairman with Clinton at an April summit in Philadelphia to encourage volunteers to help the needy. It all went to needy charities, both at home and in the Third World. It is recorded that he spent his income on the needy and for pious endeavors. Spreading the benefits too thinly, however, might undermine the viability of the most needy practices. The holiday is also celebrated with small gifts for children and the distribution of meat to the needy. The numbers of needy aren't going down. We are more despondent and needy than ever! Thesaurus THESAURUS► poor having very little money and not many possessions – used about people or places: · Many families were too poor to pay for education.· poor countries ► hard up/broke (also skint British English) [not before noun] informal having very little money, especially for a short period of time. Skint is more informal than the other words: · I’m a bit hard up at the moment· We were so broke we couldn’t afford to go out to the cinema. ► developing [only before noun] a developing country is poor and has very little industry: · The disease is found mainly in developing countries.· the developing world ► deprived [usually before noun] much poorer than other people in a country, and not having the things that are necessary for a comfortable or happy life – used about people and areas: · The charity works with deprived children in the inner city.· one of the most deprived areas of London ► disadvantaged especially written used about groups of people in society who have much less chance of being successful because they are poor: · An increase in the minimum wage would help the most disadvantaged Americans. ► needy having very little money, and so needing help – used about groups of people: · More help should be given to needy families.· We offer scholarships for needy students. ► destitute especially written having no money or possessions and nowhere to live – used when someone is in a very bad situation: · Her family was left destitute after her father died.· destitute refugees ► impoverished formal impoverished people and places are very poor: · out-of-work miners and their impoverished families· The children come from impoverished neighbourhoods.· one of the world’s most impoverished countries ► poverty-stricken written extremely poor: · poverty-stricken areas· They were left poverty-stricken. ► penniless especially literary having no money: · She died penniless.· a penniless student Longman Language Activatorhaving very little money► poor · They were so poor they couldn't afford to buy shoes for their children.· She was born in a poor district of Chicago in 1925.· People who live in poor countries have a much lower life expectancy.· These cuts will hit the poorest members of society.· Some Democrats believed they lost the election because many poor women didn't turn out to vote.dirt poor American (=extremely poor) · Her mother grew up dirt poor among migrant workers in Alabama. ► badly off having less money than most other people: · She was quite badly off for a while after her husband died.· We were pretty poor, but most of our friends were even worse off.· No matter how badly off we were, we never went to bed hungry. ► needy/in need needy people or people who are in need do not have enough money to buy food, clothes etc, and deserve help: · The fund was established to help needy widows whose husbands had died in the war.· More aid should be given to needy families.· All profits from the concert will go to help children in need. ► impoverished formal very poor - use this especially about people or places that were not poor in the past: · His family became so impoverished they were forced to sell the farm.· All there was in the region was dry soil and impoverished villages. ► poverty-stricken written extremely poor, and suffering as a result of this: · At the moment, many poverty-stricken communities are experiencing a shortage of teachers.· His photographs show vividly the lives of poverty-stricken families in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. ► destitute especially written having no money or possessions, and often nowhere to live, especially when there seems to be no possibility of improving the situation: · In 1860 Father Murphy set up a home for orphans and destitute children.· The rest of her family all died in a smallpox epidemic, leaving her destitute. the people in a society who are poor► poor people/the poor/the needy the people in a society who are poor: · The poor always suffer worst in a recession.· It was fairly common in Victorian times for middle-class women to work among the needy in the big industrial cities.· Finding adequate housing for the poor has been one of the city council's priorities.· The technological revolution has failed to improve the lives of poor people in developing countries. ► the have-nots the people in society who are poor and have very few possessions compared to people who have a high income and own property, cars etc: the haves and have-nots: · Society seems to be increasingly divided into the haves (=rich people) and have-nots. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► most · Spreading the benefits too thinly, however, might undermine the viability of the most needy practices.· The most needy include well-educated refugees who are older than 55 and have arrived here in the past decade.· Yet on any measure they are the most needy.· The vouchers, redeemable from public funds, were meant to alleviate social hardship among the most needy of the population. NOUN► child · Our aim: to bring help and comfort to poor, hungry, sick and needy children throughout the world.· The service is available to needy children who live in California.· As well providing a chance to win a new drill you will be helping some of Britain's needy children.· I no longer feel like a needy child waiting for Santa Claus to hand me something from his limited supply of goodies. ► family · Funds are urgently needed to ensure defence in the growing number of political trials and for needy families.· In convulsed countries around the world, too much food donated by well-meaning people feeds murderous gunmen instead of needy families.· The New York City officials were found in contempt of court for failing to find shelter quickly enough for needy families.· The food went to the Wellspring Soup Kitchen in Stockport, and to needy families in the area. ► people · Take them to Boots and Help the Aged will distribute them to needy people around the world. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► the needy The soup kitchen serves the city's needy. Word family WORD FAMILYnounneedneedsthe needyadjectiveneedlessneedyverbneedadverbneedlessly 1 a)having very little food or money: a needy family b)the needy needy people: money to help the needy► see thesaurus at poor2needing and wanting a lot of love and attention
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