needy

名词 needy:

1. needy people collectively

形容词 needy:

1. poor enough to need help from others
   同义词：destitute, impoverished, indigent, necessitous, poverty-stricken
2. demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree

1. The government has worked out a plan of succoring the needy.
   政府已经制定出了救济贫民的计划。
2. He deems it his duty to help his needy friends.
   他认为帮助穷朋友是他的义务。
3. There are many needy families in our village.
   我们村子有很多贫困家庭。
4. The rich man gave much food to needy people.
   那位富翁给了穷人很多食物。

need.y

adj.（形容词）
need.i.er,need.i.est
Being in need; impoverished.See Synonyms at poor
贫穷的：贫困的，极穷的参见 poor

【引伸】
need.iness
n.（名词）