n.瘦小的人，(通常指)面黄肌瘦的小孩

原形：waif复数：waifs

She was a waif, abandoned by her family and left to fend for herself.
她是个流浪儿，被家人抛弃，只能靠自己生存。
The waif's sad eyes tugged at the heartstrings of every passerby.
那流浪儿哀伤的眼神触动了每一个路人的同情心。
He found a waif wandering in the streets and took her under his wing.
他在街头发现了一个流浪儿，并给予她庇护。
The waif's thin frame was a stark reminder of the hardships she had endured.
那流浪儿瘦弱的身躯明显显示出她所经历的艰难困苦。
The charity works to provide shelter and education for street waifs.
这家慈善机构致力于为街头流浪儿童提供住所和教育。
The waif's innocent smile belied the pain she carried within.
那流浪儿纯真的笑容掩饰了她内心的痛苦。
The waif's story was featured in a local newspaper, prompting an outpouring of support.
流浪儿的故事登上了当地报纸，引发了大量支持和援助。
The waif's haunting melody on the violin captivated the audience.
那流浪儿在小提琴上奏出的凄美旋律深深打动了听众。
The social worker dedicated her life to helping waifs find a safe haven.
社工将自己的生活献给了帮助流浪儿找到安全避难所的工作。
Seeing the waif shivering in the cold, he immediately offered his coat.
看到那个流浪儿在寒风中颤抖，他立刻脱下外套给她。