Word
low-class
/ˈləʊˈklæs/
adjective
社会底层的；下层阶级的
belonging to or typical of the lowest social or economic class
- 1.
Lacking social rank or respectability.
缺乏社会地位或体面的。
- 2.
occupying the lowest socioeconomic position in a society
处于社会最低经济地位的
没有社会地位的；不体面的；卑微的；缺乏社会地位或体面的。；处于社会最低经济地位的；低级的；品质低劣的
In use
The neighborhood was considered low-class because of its poor infrastructure and high crime rate.
She refused to wear such low-class jewelry to the gala.
His low-class manners at the dinner table embarrassed his guests.
low-class + noun
He made a low-class joke.
他开了一个低级的玩笑。
be + low-class
That movie is low-class.
那部电影很低级。
too + low-class + for
This party is too low-class for her taste.
Connections
Synonyms
- lower-class
- 下层阶级的 · 直接对应，但"low-class"常含贬义，而"lower-class"更中性
- underprivileged
- 弱势的 · 强调缺乏优势，常用于社会关怀语境，语气较温和
- disadvantaged
- 处于不利地位的 · 较正式，常用于教育、就业等政策语境
- low-income
- 低收入的 · 仅强调收入维度，不全面反映社会阶层，但常相关
- poor
- 贫穷的 · 非常通用，侧重物质匮乏，不限于社会阶层概念
Antonyms
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.