Word · Frequency #36066
indigent
/ˈindidʒənt/
adjective
贫穷的；贫困的；赤贫的
poor enough to need help from others
- 1.
poor enough to need help from others
贫困的,需要他人帮助的
贫困的,需要他人帮助的；贫乏的；穷困的
In use
The charity organization provides free meals to indigent families in the city.
Many indigent individuals rely on government assistance for basic needs like housing and food.
The clinic offers free medical check-ups to indigent patients who cannot afford insurance.
indigent [noun]
用作定语，修饰名词。
The charity provides food for indigent families.
该慈善机构为贫困家庭提供食物。
be indigent
用作表语，描述主语的状态。
Many elderly people are indigent and need assistance.
许多老年人生活贫困，需要帮助。
the indigent
定冠词+形容词，指代贫困人群。
The government has programs to support the indigent.
政府有支持贫困者的项目。
Common mistakes
She was indigent when her request was denied.She was indignant when her request was denied.
indigent 是“贫困的”，而 indignant 是“愤怒的”。这里语境是不公平待遇后的愤怒，所以应使用 indignant。
He is indigent of resources.He is indigent.
indigent 是形容词，不能像 short of 那样接 of 短语。直接说 He is indigent 即可表示贫困。
Connections
Confusing words
- indignant
- 愤怒的 · 注意拼写差异：indigent 意为贫穷的，indignant 意为愤慨的。
- indigenous
- 本土的 · 注意拼写和含义差异：indigent 意为贫困的，indigenous 意为土生土长的。
Word family
- indigents
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常用于正式或法律语境，常作定语或表语。
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