disadvantaged
adjective
uk/ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒd/us/ˌdɪs.ədˈvæn.t̬ɪdʒd/C1
not having thestandardoflivingconditions,education, etc. that mostpeoplehave:
处于劣势的，处于不利地位的A neweducationalprogrammehas been set up foreconomicallydisadvantagedchildren.一个新的面向贫困儿童的教育计划已经设立。
Synonym
deprived
not having much or enough money
- poorHer family was poor and didn't own a computer.
- pennilessAt the time, I was a penniless student.
- impoverishedBenefits should be targeted at the most impoverished families.
- disadvantagedThe scheme was set up to help disadvantaged children.
- deprivedDeprived areas will be hardest hit by the cuts.
disadvantaged
noun[plural]
uk/ˌdɪs.ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒd/us/ˌdɪs.ədˈvæn.t̬ɪdʒd/the disadvantaged
peoplewho do not have goodlivingconditions, a goodstandardofeducation, etc.,consideredas agroup:
弱势人群，弱势群体Thesemeasuresareintendedtohelpthe disadvantaged.采取这些措施旨在帮助弱势群体。