poorhouse

poorhouse的英语例句

1. You may perhaps have some pleasant, drilling, glorious hours, even in a poorhouse.

   甚至在一个济贫院里,你也还有愉快 、 兴 、 荣的时候.

2. 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。