poorness [ˈpɔ:rnəs]

例句:

• A habit of dissimulation is a hindrance , and a poorness to him.
  在他这样的一个人,一种掩饰的习惯是一种阻挠, 一个弱点.
  
• The poorness of the land makes farming impossible.
  由于土地贫瘠而无法耕作。
  
• The poorness of my spoken English determines my continuous practice of it.
  我的英语口语巨烂,这就要求要我不断地练习口语.
  
• It's not alone in its head-shaking poorness.
  来自BBC