deprivation

US [ˌdeprɪˈveɪʃ(ə)n]
UK [.deprɪ'veɪʃ(ə)n]
  • n.剥夺;丧失;贫困
  • Web缺乏;免职;匮乏
Plural Form:deprivations  
deprivation
n.
1.
贫困;丧失;剥夺the fact of not having sth that you need, like enough food, money or a home; the process that causes this
neglected children suffering from social deprivation
遭社会遗弃无人照管的孩子
sleep deprivation
睡眠剥夺
the deprivation of war(= the suffering caused by not having enough of some things)
战时的物品匮乏

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