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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 |