breadline
noun uk/ˈbred.laɪn/ us/ˈbred.laɪn/
(INCOME)
the breadline[ S ] UK 贫困线
the level of income people have when they are extremely poor
Most students are on/close to/below the breadline. 大多数学生都十分贫困。
(GROUP)
[ C ] US等候领取施舍食物的队伍
a group of people waiting outside a particular building to be given food
You'll see breadlines outside many New York churches at lunchtime. 午饭时间可以看到许多纽约教堂外面都排着等候施舍食物的队伍。