needy
/ˈniːdɪ/adjective
needier, neediest
1
- (of a person) lacking the necessities of life; very poor(人)贫困的:
needy and elderly people.
贫困年迈的人们。
1.1
- (of circumstances) characterized by poverty(环境)贫穷的:
those from needy backgrounds.
出身贫苦的那些人。
2
- (of a person) needing emotional support; insecure(人)需要感情支持的; 无安全感的。
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