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breadline.

/bred-lahyn/US // ˈbrɛdˌlaɪn //UK // (ˈbrɛdˌlaɪn) //

面包线,面包热线

Definitions

n.noun · 名词

1.
- ›a group of needy persons waiting in line for free food to be distributed by a government agency or charitable organization.

Synonyms & Antonyms

as inpoverty line

Synonyms

bare existence赤裸裸的存在,裸体存在,裸露的存在,赤裸的存在 hand-to-mouth existence mere existence仅仅是存在,单纯的存在,仅仅存在,仅仅是存在的 pauperism贫穷主义,贫民制,穷困潦倒,穷光蛋 poverty trap贫困陷阱,贫穷的陷阱,贫穷陷阱,贫困的陷阱 subsistence level生存水平,最低生活水平,维持生计水平,生活水平

Examples

It seemed brutal to be wading into the bill of fare with poor old Bicky headed for the breadline.

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