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单词 the poverty line
释义

poverty line

Definition
Standard family income threshold (set by each state and revised occasionally) below which the family is officially classified as poor and entitled to welfare assistance.

Use 'poverty line' in a Sentence

Some social service organizations, such as the federally funded Head Start program, give preference to low-income clients whose income falls at or below the poverty line.
When the poverty line was set, the family realized they didn't make enough to qualify, so they were in-turn qualified to receive funds from the government.
As a result of her job loss, Mary Anne's level of income slipped below the poverty line and she could now apply for public assistance.
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