the breadline
US /ˈbrɛdˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈbrɛdˌlaɪn/
名詞
貧困線, 最低生活標準
the level of income at which a person or family is considered to be very poor and in need of help
範例:
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Many families are living on the breadline due to rising costs.
由於成本上漲，許多家庭生活在貧困線上。
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He lost his job and is now close to the breadline.
他失業了，現在接近貧困線。