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Browse words, pronunciation, translations, and example sentences.贫困
Poverty
贫困会限制人们获得教育和医疗的机会。Poverty can limit access to education and healthcare.
失业
Unemployment
失业率上升会给家庭和地方公共服务带来压力。Rising unemployment can put pressure on families and local services.
无家可归
Homelessness
这座城市在冬季开放了新的收容所,以减少无家可归现象。The city opened new shelters to reduce homelessness during winter.
犯罪
Crime
社区项目可以帮助预防犯罪,并支持年轻人。Community programs can help prevent crime and support young people.
歧视
Discrimination
工作中的歧视会损害士气和生产力。Discrimination at work can damage both morale and productivity.
不平等
Inequality
当工资和住房成本朝相反方向变化时,经济不平等往往会加剧。Economic inequality often grows when wages and housing costs move in opposite directions.
过度拥挤
Overcrowding
高峰时段公共交通过度拥挤是个问题。Overcrowding on public transport is a problem during rush hour.
孤立
Isolation
长期孤立会影响身心健康。Long-term isolation can affect both mental and physical health.
污名
Stigma
对心理健康的污名会阻止人们寻求帮助。Mental health stigma can stop people from asking for help.
剥削
Exploitation
这份报告描述了对移民工人的剥削。The report described the exploitation of migrant workers.
匮乏
Deprivation
睡眠匮乏会让人难以集中注意力和做决定。Sleep deprivation can make it hard to focus and make decisions.
脆弱性
Vulnerability
在极端天气中,老年人可能面临更高的脆弱性。Older adults may face greater vulnerability during extreme weather.
流离失所
Displacement
战争常常导致整个社区流离失所。War often leads to the displacement of entire communities.
疏离
Alienation
工作场所的快速变化会让员工产生疏离感。Rapid change in the workplace can create alienation among staff.
隔离
Segregation
这部电影探讨了种族隔离的历史。The film examines the history of racial segregation.
边缘化
Marginalization
边缘化会让少数群体的声音更难被听见。Marginalization can make it harder for minority voices to be heard.
不公
Injustice
许多人公开反对社区中的不公。Many people speak out against injustice in their communities.
排斥
Exclusion
社会排斥会让人失去与机会和支持的连接。Social exclusion can leave people disconnected from opportunities and support.
城市化
Urbanization
城市化改变了人们的工作、出行和居住方式。Urbanization has changed how people work, travel, and live.
士绅化
Gentrification
士绅化可能推高房租,并把长期居民挤出去。Gentrification can raise rents and push long-time residents out.
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