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单词 sandwich class
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Definition of sandwich class in English:

sandwich class

noun

  • A class of people characterized as having moderate incomes; especially (chiefly Hong Kong English) a class of people whose incomes exceed the limits for public housing but who cannot afford to purchase private homes; frequently attributive.

Origin

1980s; earliest use found in The South China Morning Post.

Definition of sandwich class in US English:

sandwich class

noun

  • A class of people characterized as having moderate incomes; especially (chiefly Hong Kong English) a class of people whose incomes exceed the limits for public housing but who cannot afford to purchase private homes; frequently attributive.

Origin

1980s; earliest use found in The South China Morning Post.
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