skid row
US /ˈskɪd roʊ/
UK /ˈskɪd roʊ/
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贫民区, 流浪汉区
a run-down area of a city, typically inhabited by homeless people, alcoholics, or drug addicts
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He ended up living on skid row after losing his job.
他失业后最终住在贫民区。
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The city council is trying to revitalize the old skid row area.
市议会正试图振兴旧贫民区。