slum

/slʌm/ uk　 词频 #9642

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slum 是什么意思

中文释义

n. 贫民窟

vi. 访问贫民区

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

slum 的真实例句

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Reynolds’ Mysteries of London serial (1844–56) had a recurrent monstrous Resurrection Man, a demonic emanation of the slums whose gang “burks” their victims.

—— In early-19th century Britain, body snatchers were such a problem that lead coffins, metal cages, and other hardware were used to protect the dead

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