戦争が長引き、国民の生活は窮乏した。
As the war dragged on, the people were reduced to poverty.
多くの農家が凶作で窮乏に陥った。
Many farming families fell into destitution because of the poor harvest.
財政の窮乏を理由に、事業は打ち切られた。
The project was cancelled because of severe financial straits.
彼は窮乏する生活の中でも学問を続けた。
He kept up his studies even while living in poverty.