"the other side of the tracks" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 铁路那一边（贫穷地区）

Definition

这个表达指的是城市中较贫穷或不受尊重的区域，通常用铁路线与较富裕地区分隔。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于非正式且稍显过时的表达，多用于美国。常作比喻，并不总有真实铁轨。带有阶层区分意味，部分场合可能敏感。

Examples

People who live on the other side of the tracks often face more challenges.

住在**铁路那一边**的人常常面临更多困难。

She came from the other side of the tracks and became very successful.

她来自**铁路那一边**，后来非常成功。

He felt embarrassed to say he grew up on the other side of the tracks.

他不好意思说自己是**铁路那一边**长大的。

Rumors spread fast when someone from the other side of the tracks dates a local celebrity.

当**铁路那一边**的人和本地名人交往时，流言传播得很快。

He never let coming from the other side of the tracks stop him from chasing his dreams.

他从未因为来自**铁路那一边**而放弃追逐梦想。

She was tired of being judged just because she was from the other side of the tracks.

她厌倦了因为来自**铁路那一边**而被人议论。