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贫困；贫乏；困苦
If you suffer privation or privations, you have to live without many of the things that are thought to be necessary in life, such as food, clothing, or comfort.
例句
They endured five years of privation during the second world war...
第二次世界大战期间，他们忍受了5年的贫困生活。
The privations of monastery life were evident in his appearance.
从他的外表来看可以明显看出修道院生活的清贫。