on the breadline
US /ɒn ðə ˈbrɛdˌlaɪn/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈbrɛdˌlaɪn/
成语
生活在贫困线上, 非常贫穷
having very little money; very poor
示例:
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After losing his job, he found himself on the breadline.
失业后，他发现自己生活在贫困线上。
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Many families are living on the breadline due to rising costs.
由于成本上涨，许多家庭生活在贫困线上。
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