n.社会底层，贫困阶层

原形：underclass复数：underclasses

The underclass is a segment of society that lacks access to education and stable employment opportunities.
下层阶级是指那些无法获得教育和稳定就业机会的社会群体。
Poverty and crime rates tend to be higher among the underclass population.
贫困率和犯罪率在下层阶级中往往较高。
Government initiatives aim to uplift the underclass by providing affordable housing and job training programs.
政府计划通过提供经济适用房和职业培训项目来提升下层阶级的生活。
Many underclass individuals struggle with substance abuse and mental health issues.
许多下层阶级的人们深受药物滥用和心理健康问题的困扰。
The underclass often faces systemic barriers that prevent them from escaping the cycle of poverty.
下层阶级常常面临结构性障碍，使他们难以摆脱贫困的恶性循环。
Community organizations work to bridge the gap between the upper and underclass, promoting social cohesion.
社区组织致力于缩小上层与下层之间的差距，促进社会团结。
The underclass is disproportionately affected by environmental hazards and inadequate healthcare.
下层阶级在环境风险和医疗资源不足方面受到不成比例的影响。
Education reform is seen as a key strategy to break the intergenerational cycle for the underprivileged children.
教育改革被视为打破贫困代际传递的关键策略。
Some critics argue that welfare policies inadvertently perpetuate the underclass by discouraging work incentives.
一些批评者认为福利政策无意中加剧了下层阶级的问题，因为它们削弱了工作的激励。
Despite efforts to address their plight, the underclass continues to face significant challenges in their daily lives.
尽管努力改善，下层阶级在日常生活中仍面临着重大挑战。