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bread·lineBrE /ˈbredlaɪn/NAmE /ˈbredlaɪn/ noun [sing.] the lowest level of income on which it is possible to live 只能勉强维持生计的收入水平；贫困线◆Many people without jobs are living on the breadline (= are very poor). 很多没工作的人生活十分贫苦。 [C] (NAmE)(in the past) a line of people waiting to receive free food （旧时）等待领取救济食品的队伍 |