They were destitute of necessaries of life.

他们缺少生活必需品。

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She even intervened on various occasions on behalf of women who were destitute.

她甚至在各种场合代表贫困的妇女出面。

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Asian countries that were destitute a generation ago now boast some of the highest living standards in the world.

一代人以前还十分贫困的一些亚洲国家现在跻身于生活水平最高的国家行列。

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Between April and September last year, 46 out of 133 young people (34%) using the service were destitute.

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In the past, its donations commonly went to homeless people and refugee charities but more "destitute families" were now among its recipients.

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Charities were set up to help the destitute.

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