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Thread: I am a poor student!
- 23-Nov-2003, 02:32 #1Hong Kong Chinese Guest
I am a poor student! I am a poor student.
Does this sentence have double meanings?
1. I am a poverty-stricken student.
2. I am a miserable student.
- 23-Nov-2003, 07:55 #2
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"I am a poor student" does indeed have two possible meanings, thus:
- 1. I am not a good student.
2. I do not have much money.
As usual, context would reveal which meaning is intended. Examples:- 1. I am a poor student. I don't study enough, and I get bad grades.
2. I am a poor student. I can't buy new clothes. I can barely afford to stay in school.
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