breadline
/bred-lahyn/US // ˈbrɛdˌlaɪn //UK // (ˈbrɛdˌlaɪn) //
面包线,面包热线
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a group of needy persons waiting in line for free food to be distributed by a government agency or charitable organization.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
It seemed brutal to be wading into the bill of fare with poor old Bicky headed for the breadline.
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