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slums

/slʌmz/

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noun

贫民窟，棚户区

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. "

城市里有很多家庭住在贫民窟里，住房条件很差，资源也有限。

property area society condition architecture environment

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noun

劣质小奖品，便宜货。

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. "

在学校的游乐会上，孩子们兴高采烈地套圈，想赢得那些色彩鲜艳的小玩意儿，也就是所谓的“劣质小奖品”。

entertainment item game

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verb

逛贫民窟，走访贫民窟

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. "

这位富有的社交名媛偶尔会去本地的脏酒吧逛逛，换换口味，享受一下那种粗犷的氛围。

society culture area