penniless

• adj. 身无分文的；贫穷的

中文词源

来自penny,便士，-less,无，没有。

英文词源

penniless (adj.)

"destitute," early 14c., penyles, from penny + -less.

双语例句

1. They'd soon be penniless and homeless if she couldn't find suitable work.

她要找不到合适的工作，他们很快就会身无分文，无家可归。

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2. The penniless author successfully wooed and married Fanny.

这位一文不名的作家向范妮求爱成功，和她结了婚。

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3. He found himself penniless in a strange city.

他发现自己在一个陌生的城市而且身无分文.

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4. He died penniless in Paris.

他死在巴黎,一文不名.

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5. The legal dispute left them penniless.

这场法律纠纷使他们一贫如洗.

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