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slums

/slʌmz/

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noun

スラム街, 貧民街

A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.

Examples :

"Many families in the city live in slums with poor housing and limited resources. "

市の多くの家族は、劣悪な住宅と限られた資源の中でスラム街に住んでいます。

property area society condition architecture environment

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noun

安物の景品、がらくた

Inexpensive trinkets awarded as prizes in a carnival game.

Examples :

"At the school carnival, the children eagerly tossed rings to win the colorful trinkets, or "slums," as prizes. "

学校のカーニバルで、子供たちは景品として、カラフルな安物の景品、つまり「がらくた」を獲得するために熱心に輪投げをしました。

entertainment item game

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verb

スラム街を訪れる

To visit a neighborhood of a status below one's own.

Examples :

"The wealthy socialite would occasionally slum in the local dive bar, enjoying the gritty atmosphere for a change. "

裕福な社交界の女性は、気分転換に地元のダイブバーでスラム街を訪れ、ざらついた雰囲気を楽しんだ。

society culture area