pauperize

vt.使成贫穷,使成为受救济者

使贫困；使贫穷；使困顿

动词

1. The loss of his job pauperized the family, and they struggled to make ends meet.
他失业了，家庭变得一贫如洗，他们为勉强糊口而苦苦挣扎。
2. The government policies have indirectly pauperized many citizens, leading to widespread poverty.
政府的政策间接地使许多市民沦为贫困，导致普遍的穷困。