blockbusting
US /ˈblɑːkˌbʌs.tɪŋ/
UK /ˈblɑːkˌbʌs.tɪŋ/
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社区恐慌性抛售, 利用种族恐慌进行房地产投机
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
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Historically, blockbusting contributed to racial segregation in many cities.
历史上，社区恐慌性抛售导致了许多城市的种族隔离。
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Laws were enacted to prevent blockbusting and protect fair housing.
颁布了法律以防止社区恐慌性抛售并保护公平住房。