a desolate and impoverished household, lacking food and warmth; in dire poverty.
他家曾经很热闹，如今儿女都出去了，只剩下老两口过着清锅冷灶的日子
His family used to be lively, but now all the children have moved out, leaving the old couple to live a desolate and impoverished life.
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