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今天,我们要学习一个容易误解的表达——"white trash"。 虽然字面意思是“白色垃圾”,但千万别被误导了,这个词的真正含义是:

white trash 指的是社会经济地位低下的白人,通常带有贬义。

让我们来看几个例句,加深理解:

例句一: I grew up in a neighborhood with many struggling families. I had to quit college because my parents couldn't afford my tuition.

我生长在一个很多家庭生活拮据的社区。我不得不辍学,因为我的父母无法支付我的学费。

例句二: The candidate's message seemed designed to discourage certain demographics from voting.

这位候选人的言论似乎旨在阻止某些人群投票。

例句三: Many people in this area are struggling with homelessness.

这个地区的许多人正在与无家可归作斗争。

例句四: He dedicates his time to helping underprivileged communities access better job opportunities.

他致力于帮助弱势群体获得更好的工作机会。

例句五: You think he's just a stereotypical "white trash"? I disagree; I think he's a highly motivated individual.

你认为他只是一个符合刻板印象的“穷苦白人”吗?我不同意;我认为他是一个非常积极向上的人。