"panhandlers" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 乞讨者

Definition

在公共场所向陌生人讨要钱财的人，通常是因为无家可归或需要帮助。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于美式英语，专指在城市里讨钱的人，有时带有负面含义。不同于主动在街头卖艺的人。

Examples

Panhandlers often ask for change outside the subway station.

**乞讨者**经常在地铁站外讨零钱。

Some cities provide shelters for panhandlers during winter.

一些城市在冬天为**乞讨者**提供避难所。

Panhandlers can be seen at busy intersections in the city.

**乞讨者**常出现在城市繁忙的路口。

Some panhandlers hold up signs asking for help.

有些**乞讨者**举着牌子请求帮助。

Downtown, you'll sometimes see panhandlers chatting with each other between cars.

在市中心，你有时会看到**乞讨者**在车之间聊天。

Not all panhandlers are homeless; some just need extra help making ends meet.

并非所有**乞讨者**都是无家可归，有些人只是需要额外帮助来维持生活。