indigent

贫困的、赤贫的、穷困的正式

The clinic provides free medical care to indigent families in the area.

这间诊所为当地的贫困家庭提供免费医疗。

贫民、穷人正式，常用复数

The city has opened new shelters for the indigent this winter.

市政府今年冬天为贫民开设了新的收容所。