卡尔丢了工作,运气确实不佳.Since 1994,trade unions at all levels have organized "heart-warming activities" every year to offer help to badly-off families
自1994年起,全国各级工会组织每年开展对困难职工家庭的“送温暖”活动.Badly off ;in a poor position,esp financially
潦倒(尤指)穷困 (Note to "The Party Branch of Chingfeng Township,Hsiangtan County,Helps badly-off Co-operative Members Tide Over Their Difficulties")(《湘潭县清风乡党支部帮助贫苦社员解决困难》一文按语)