skid row
苦难、贫穷或社会底层的地方或状态
书面·描述贫困或堕落环境
英文释义
an impoverished and dilapidated area, typically associated with homelessness and social problems
例句
After losing his job, he ended up living on skid row for a few months.
典故来源
源自19世纪末美国伐木业，原指木材滑道（skid road），后演变为城市中失业、酗酒者聚集的贫民区。