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squalor

/ˈskwɑlɚ/

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1 · n.

extreme dirtiness and unpleasant living conditions

肮脏贫困的环境

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The report revealed that families were living in squalor.
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报告揭露了这些家庭生活环境的脏乱不堪。
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Pronunciation: /ˈskwɑlɚ/

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