When he died, his family was left completely destitute.他死时家里一贫如洗。When Mr. Smith died, his wife and childern were left destitute.史密斯先生死后, 他的妻儿变得一贫如洗.They were destitute of necessaries of life.他们缺少生活必需品....
I had liv'd a dreadful life, perfectly destitute of the knowledge and fear of god.过去,我过着可怕的生活, 对上帝完全缺乏认识和敬畏....destitute children who live on the streets.流落街头的贫困儿童Many had lost all in the disaster and were destitute...