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Penniless Meaning in English

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/ˈpɛniɫəs/
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/pˈɛnɪləs/
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释义

Having no money at all; completely without money.

用法与细微差别

'Penniless' is slightly formal or literary and emphasizes having absolutely no money; it's more emphatic than just 'poor'. Often used to describe someone's state after losing money, especially in stories.

例句

He was penniless after losing his job.

basic

The man was penniless and hungry.

basic

She ended up penniless after paying all her bills.

basic

The artist was penniless but full of dreams.

natural

When the company shut down, many workers found themselves suddenly penniless.

natural

He arrived in the city, penniless but determined to start a new life.

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