breadline
/ˈbredlaɪn/noun
1
the breadline
Brit. the poorest condition in which it is acceptable to live〈英〉贫困线：they are not well off, but they are not on the breadline.
他们虽然不富, 却也没有挣扎在贫困线上。
2
- N. Amer. a queue of people waiting to receive free food〈北美〉等候领取救济（或施舍）食物的队伍。