indigent
adjective
UK/ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒᵊnt/
US/ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒᵊnt/
Definitions of indigent adjective
Experiencing severe poverty; lacking the basic necessities of life.
极度贫困的；赤贫的
The charity is dedicated to assisting the homeless and indigent.
该慈善机构致力于帮助无家可归者和赤贫者。
Due to the economic downturn, many people who were once stable found themselves indigent.
由于经济衰退，许多曾经生活稳定的人发现自己陷入赤贫。
The project aims to provide healthcare services to indigent communities.
该项目旨在为赤贫社区提供医疗保健服务。