n.乞丐;穷人;【英】家伙
vt.使贫穷;使不足;使不能
The beggar shivered in his scanty clothes. 乞丐穿着单薄,冻得发抖。
The beggar spun a long yarn about his misfortunes. 那个乞丐编造了一大篇自己如何遭遇不幸的故事。
The beggar dressed in rags. 这个穷人衣衫褴褛。
The beggar fell down in a swoon from sheer hunger. 那个穷人饿得晕倒了。
He's a cheerful little beggar, your son! 你的儿子可是个活泼愉快的小家伙!
用作及物动词 (vt.)Your reckless spending will beggar your father. 你无度的挥霍将使你父亲穷困潦倒。
They were beggared by trying to pay for their son's education. 为付儿子的教育费用,他们变穷了。
The canyon was so beautiful as to beggar description. 峡谷美丽无比,非言语所能形容。