penury

After years of penury, she could finally afford heating. ▶

经历多年赤贫之后，她终于付得起取暖费了。

Without adequate social protection, prolonged unemployment can push vulnerable households into penury and damage their health.

如果没有充分的社会保障，长期失业可能使弱势家庭陷入赤贫，并损害他们的健康。