indigent /ˈɪndɪʤənt/ adjective Learner's definition of INDIGENT
[more indigent; most indigent] formal
: lacking money : very poor贫穷的;贫困的 -
Because he was indigent, the court appointed a lawyer to defend him.由于他贫穷,法庭指定了一位律师为其辩护。
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The clinic provides free care for indigent patients.这家诊所为贫困病人提供免费医疗。