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beggar [ˈbegə] N

1. beggar:

beggar

2. beggar:

beggar

Phrases:

Beggars must not [or cannot] be choosers. prov

乞求者无选择权。 qǐqiúzhě wú xuǎnzéquán

Beggars must not [or cannot] be choosers. prov

饥不择食 jī bù zé shí

Let beggars match with beggars. prov

龙配龙，凤配凤。 lóng pèi lóng, fèng pèi fèng.

Usage examples with beggar

He rigged himself out as a beggar.

他装扮成乞丐。

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The story takes a turn here and introduces us to the world of physically and mentally challenged beggars. en.wikipedia.org

He went from scoffing beggars to believing that truthfulness still exists in the world; he changed from a cold-blooded boss to a real human being. en.wikipedia.org

As a beggar, he uses his form to fight for the rights of the poor and those in need. en.wikipedia.org

This was an area frequented by thieves and beggars. en.wikipedia.org

He was often taken for a beggar in the street. en.wikipedia.org

Death arrives in the disguise of the beggar woman and, before departing, announces that doom has visited the forest. en.wikipedia.org

As a result the film, too, beggars belief. en.wikipedia.org

Do not hide behind such superficialities as whether you should or should not give a dime to a beggar. en.wikipedia.org

The translator probably may have had a beggar and a contemporary widow in mind. en.wikipedia.org

The sect's members are mostly beggars as its name suggests, but some of them are from other walks of life. en.wikipedia.org

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