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救济院

资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Poorhouse \Poor"house`\, n.
   A dwelling for a number of paupers maintained at public
   expense; an almshouse; a workhouse.

资料来源 : WordNet®

poorhouse
     n : an establishment maintained at public expense in order to
         provide housing for the poor and homeless