slum

slʌm
四级六级考研托福雅思 Collins 1

英文释义

n. a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
v. spend time at a lower socio-economic level than one's own, motivated by curiosity or desire for adventure; usage considered condescending and insensitive

中文翻译

n. 贫民窟
vi. 访问贫民区

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Collins 星级
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记忆技巧

slum 没有明显的词根词缀，但它与 slum 的意思有关，表示贫民窟、贫困地区。

例句

1. Many families live in a slum and struggle to make ends meet.
许多家庭住在贫民区，挣扎着维持生计。
2. The government plans to improve the living conditions in the slum.
政府计划改善贫民区的生活条件。
3. Children in the slum often do not have access to proper education.
贫民区的孩子们通常无法接受良好的教育。

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