underprivileged
/ˌʌn.dɚˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒd/
形容词
贫困的;属于弱势群体的;底层的
Children from an underprivileged family background are statistically more likely to become involved in crime.
据统计,出身贫寒家庭的孩子更容易犯罪。
/ˌʌn.dɚˈprɪv.əl.ɪdʒd/
名词
弱势群体;贫困阶层
The charity raises money for holidays for the underprivileged.
该慈善机构为贫困民众筹款过节。