rough sleeping
noun [ U ] UK uk/ˌrʌf ˈsliː.pɪŋ/ us/ˌrʌf ˈsliː.pɪŋ/
露宿街头
the problem of people sleeping on the streets because they have no home
The Government is spending about £100 million tackling the problem of rough sleeping in our cities. 政府投入约1亿英镑来解决我们的城市中的露宿问题。
Begging and rough sleeping are closely related activities. 乞讨和露宿密切相关。
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- The levels of rough sleeping around the country are steadily increasing.
- Rough sleeping is a symptom of a network of problems, such as failings in the prison and care services.
- Rough sleeping renders those who do it vulnerable to crime, drugs, alcohol and illness.