poorhouse

英[ˈpɔ:haʊs]

美[ˈpʊrhaʊs]

基本释义

n.贫民院

词性变化

复数:poorhouses;

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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