blockbusting
US /ˈblɑːkˌbʌs.tɪŋ/
UK /ˈblɑːkˌbʌs.tɪŋ/
名詞
1.
社區恐慌性拋售, 利用種族恐慌進行房地產投機
the practice of persuading owners to sell property cheaply because of the fear of people of another race or class moving into the neighborhood, and thus profiting by reselling at a higher price
範例:
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Historically, blockbusting contributed to racial segregation in many cities.
歷史上，社區恐慌性拋售導致了許多城市的種族隔離。
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Laws were enacted to prevent blockbusting and protect fair housing.
頒布了法律以防止社區恐慌性拋售並保護公平住房。
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