privation

1. N-UNCOUNT If you suffer privation or privations, you have to live without many of the things that are thought to be necessary in life, such as food, clothing, or housing. 贫困; 缺衣少食[正式] [also N in pl]

They endured five years of privation during the World War II. 在第二次世界大战期间，他们忍受了五年的贫困生活。

The privations of monastery life were evident in his appearance. 修道院生活的清苦从他的穿着外表明显地表露出来。