I was certain I was on the brink of poverty, going to the poorhouse.

我确信自己已处在贫困的边缘，马上就要进济贫院了。

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Ennis: I don't need your money, huh? You know, I ain't in the poorhouse.

恩尼斯：我不需要你的钱，你知道，我是不是在济贫院。

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The setting sun is reflected from the windows of the poorhouse as brightly as from the rich mans's house;

反射在救济院窗上的夕阳，跟富人家窗上的一样光亮；

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Yet another study has come out showing that having children is, for women at least, a one way ticket to the poorhouse.

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And then there was a strong countersentiment that said, 'That's a mistake, a scientist is going to take you to the poorhouse.

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If they settle in at 16, you can look forward to a 6%-plus real return--less than what people were expecting but not a ticket to the poorhouse, either.

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