adj.贫困的，贫瘠的，赤贫的，贫乏的，不名一文的，枯竭的
v.使贫穷，使贫瘠，使枯竭
impoverish的过去分词和过去式

原形：impoverish第三人称单数：impoverishes过去式：impoverished过去分词：impoverished现在分词：impoverishing

The war has impoverished the country, leaving its economy in ruins.
这场战争使国家陷入贫困，经济崩溃。
Years of drought have impoverished the once fertile land.
多年的干旱使这片曾经肥沃的土地变得贫瘠。
The financial crisis impoverished many families who lost their savings and homes.
金融危机使许多家庭失去了积蓄和房产，致使其陷入贫困。
Illiteracy can impoverish not just individuals but entire communities by limiting opportunities for growth.
文盲不仅会使个人贫穷，还会因为限制了发展的机会而使整个社区陷入贫困。
The continuous exploitation of natural resources has impoverished the ecosystem.
对自然资源的持续开发耗尽了生态系统，使之贫瘠。
The small village was further impoverished when the only factory closed down.
唯一的工厂倒闭后，这个小村庄的经济状况更加恶化。
Poor agricultural practices have impoverished the soil, reducing crop yields significantly.
不良的农业耕作方式使土壤贫瘠，显著降低了农作物产量。
Generations of political instability have impoverished the nation's educational system.
多年的政治不稳定使得该国的教育体系陷入贫困状态。
The pandemic has impoverished countless small businesses, forcing them to shut down permanently.
大流行病使无数小企业陷入困境，迫使它们永久关闭。
His gambling addiction impoverished him, leaving him with nothing but debts.
他的赌博成瘾使他一贫如洗，只剩下债务。