sandwich class

短语

夹心阶层

词形变化

sandwich classes 复数 sandwich classes

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The middle class; specifically those who are too wealthy to qualify for welfare schemes but not rich enough to afford non-subsidized housing, access further opportunities or maintain lifestyle expectations.

    夹心阶层

    新加坡 过时 非正式

词源

Originated in the 1980s, from the perception of being "sandwiched" (or "squeezed") between the lower and upper classes.

来源：wiktionary