poverty line
noun [ S ] uk/ˈpɒv.ə.ti ˌlaɪn/ us/ˈpɑː.vɚ.t̬i ˌlaɪn/
贫困线
the official level of income that is needed to achieve a basic living standard with enough money for things such as food, clothing, and a place to live
In 1991 almost 36 million Americans were living below the poverty line. 在1991年大约有3600万美国人生活在贫困线以下。