
好词典

源自中古英语 'poure',来自古法语 'povre',最终源自拉丁语 'pauper'(贫穷的)。
❶ 指经济状况或物质条件更差的,与其他人或事物相比拥有的财富或资源更少。
“She grew up in a poorer neighborhood where many families struggled to make ends meet.”
(她在一个较贫困的社区长大,那里许多家庭都难以维持生计。)
“The poorer countries often receive aid from wealthier nations.”
(较贫穷的国家经常接受来自较富裕国家的援助。)
❶ 指质量、能力或表现更差的,不如其他人或事物好。
“His performance was poorer than expected, so he didn't get the promotion.”
(他的表现比预期的更差,所以没有得到晋升。)
“The second draft of the essay was poorer in quality than the first one.”
(这篇文章的第二稿质量比第一稿更差。)
poorer than — 用于比较,表示某人或某物比另一人或物更贫困或更差。
“He is poorer than his brother, but he is happier.”
(他比他的兄弟更穷,但他更快乐。)