Word · Frequency #11222
neediest
/ˈniːdi/
adjective
贫穷的；贫困的
neediest is the superlative of needy.
In need; poor.
- 1.
In need; poor.
贫困的；贫穷的
- 2.
Desiring constant affirmation; lacking self-confidence.
渴望得到持续肯定；缺乏自信。
渴望被肯定的；缺乏自信的；贫困的；贫穷的；渴望得到持续肯定；缺乏自信。；贫穷的；贫困的
In use
The charity provides food and clothing for needy families in the city.
Many needy students receive scholarships to attend college.
The government launched a program to help the most needy communities.
needy + noun
The charity helps needy families.
慈善机构帮助贫困家庭。
be + needy
Many people in the area are needy.
该地区的许多人很贫困。
the + needy
We should help the needy.
我们应该帮助贫困人群。
Connections
Collocations
- needy families
- 贫困家庭
- The program provides food and clothing for needy families.该项目为贫困家庭提供食物和衣物。
- needy children
- 贫困儿童
- Donations help needy children afford school supplies.捐款帮助贫困儿童负担学习用品。
- financially needy
- 经济困难的
- Financially needy students can apply for a grant.经济困难的学生可以申请助学金。
- the needy
- 贫困者；穷人
- The shelter serves meals to the needy every evening.这家收容所每晚为贫困者提供饭菜。
- emotionally needy
- 情感上渴望关爱的
- He became emotionally needy after his divorce.离婚后，他在情感上变得很渴望关爱。
Pop culture & quotes
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想 need（需要）：总是需要他人肯定的人是 needy（缺乏自信的）；连基本需要都匮乏，则 needy 指贫穷的。
Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：慈善援助或新闻报道、日常口语中谈论人际关系 作“贫穷的”讲时多用于正式或慈善语境，如“needy families”；作“渴望被肯定的、缺乏自信的”讲时比较常见于日常口语，多带贬义。具体含义需根据搭配和语境判断。
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词都与 needy /ˈniːdi/ 押韵，末尾读音是 /iːdi/。拼写相近的 need /niːd/ 和 neatly /ˈniːtli/ 发音不同，不要混淆。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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