skid row
复数形式
skid rows
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贫民窟, 贫困区
a poor area in a town or city in which a lot of homeless or drunk people live
The idiom "Skid Row" originated in the late 19th century in the United States. It was initially associated with areas in cities where logging companies would use skids (long wooden planks) to transport logs downhill to mills or shipping areas. These areas often developed near waterfronts or industrial zones. Over time, the term "Skid Row" took on a broader meaning and came to refer to areas characterized by poverty, homelessness, and social issues.
- Many charitable organizations provide support and services to the residents of Skid Row.
许多慈善机构为Skid Row的居民提供支持和服务。
- Skid Row was once a bustling industrial area before it became associated with poverty and homelessness.
贫民窟在成为与贫困和无家可归相关的地区之前，曾是一个繁华的工业区。
- The neighborhood experienced a surge in homelessness in the past decade, leading to increased attention on the conditions in Skid Row.
过去十年中，该社区无家可归者激增，导致人们对Skid Row状况的关注增加。
- City officials plan to implement comprehensive measures to improve the living conditions in Skid Row.
市政府官员计划实施全面措施以改善贫民窟的生活条件。
- By 2030, the hope is to reduce homelessness and poverty rates in Skid Row through targeted interventions.
到2030年，希望通过有针对性的干预措施减少Skid Row的无家可归和贫困率。