"deprivation" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 剥夺
• 匮乏

Definition

剥夺是指缺乏你需要或想要的东西，比如食物、睡眠或基本权利。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Deprivation” 多用于正式场合，用于形容严重或持续缺乏必需品（如“sleep deprivation” 睡眠剥夺）。不是指轻微缺少，而是指严重的不足。不要与 “depravity”（堕落，败坏）混淆。常用于医学、社会和法律语境。

Examples

Many children suffer from deprivation during war.

许多儿童在战争期间遭受**剥夺**。

Deprivation of food can cause health problems.

**剥夺**食物会导致健康问题。

Sleep deprivation makes it hard to focus.

**睡眠剥夺**会导致难以集中注意力。

Growing up in deprivation shaped his character.

在**匮乏**中长大塑造了他的性格。

The report highlights severe deprivation in rural areas.

报告强调了农村地区严重的**匮乏**。

She felt emotional deprivation after moving away from her family.

远离家人后，她感到了情感上的**匮乏**。