"panhandler" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 乞丐

Definition

Panhandler 指的是在街上或公共场所向陌生人要钱的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Panhandler' 多用於美國英語，語氣偏口語，有時帶有貶義。'beggar' 為更中性的說法。中文常用“乞丐”。

Examples

The panhandler asked me for some change.

那个**乞丐**向我要零钱。

A panhandler was sitting near the subway entrance.

有个**乞丐**坐在地铁入口旁边。

The city has many panhandlers downtown.

市中心有很多**乞丐**。

Some people ignore panhandlers, while others give them money.

有些人无视**乞丐**，有些人会给他们钱。

I walked by a panhandler playing guitar for spare change.

我路过一个**乞丐**在弹吉他要零钱。

That corner is always crowded with panhandlers during rush hour.

高峰时段那个路口总有很多**乞丐**。