penniless

来自penny,便士，-less,无，没有。

penniless (adj.)

"destitute," early 14c., penyles, from penny + -less.

1. They'd soon be penniless and homeless if she couldn't find suitable work.

她要找不到合适的工作，他们很快就会身无分文，无家可归。

2. The penniless author successfully wooed and married Fanny.

这位一文不名的作家向范妮求爱成功，和她结了婚。

3. He found himself penniless in a strange city.

他发现自己在一个陌生的城市而且身无分文.

4. He died penniless in Paris.

他死在巴黎,一文不名.

5. The legal dispute left them penniless.

这场法律纠纷使他们一贫如洗.