penniless

英 ['penɪlɪs] 美
  • adj. 身无分文的;贫穷的
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penniless 一文不名的

来自penny,便士,-less,无,没有。

penniless (adj.)
"destitute," early 14c., penyles, from penny + -less.
1. They'd soon be penniless and homeless if she couldn't find suitable work.
她要找不到合适的工作,他们很快就会身无分文,无家可归。

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2. The penniless author successfully wooed and married Fanny.
这位一文不名的作家向范妮求爱成功,和她结了婚。

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3. He found himself penniless in a strange city.
他发现自己在一个陌生的城市而且身无分文.

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4. He died penniless in Paris.
他死在巴黎,一文不名.

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5. The legal dispute left them penniless.
这场法律纠纷使他们一贫如洗.

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