"slumming" in Chinese (Traditional)
獵奇式參觀貧民區窮遊(帶有優越感)
Definition
指來自富裕或特權階層的人基於好奇心或娛樂心態去參觀貧民區,而不是出於需要。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
多帶負面或批判色彩,非正式用法,常指優越感或缺乏對貧窮真實認識。常說“去貧民區獵奇”。有時也指自願過較簡樸生活。
Examples
We were slumming in the old part of town just to see what it was like.
我們只是為了看看情況,在城市的舊區**獵奇式參觀貧民區**。
He enjoyed slumming at cheap diners even though he could afford fancy restaurants.
他喜歡在廉價餐館**窮遊**,雖然他負擔得起高級餐廳。
Some tourists go slumming for a unique experience.
有些遊客為了獨特體驗會**獵奇式參觀貧民區**。
She's been slumming it in a tiny apartment to save money for her trip.
她為了省錢旅行,最近一直住在小公寓裡**簡樸生活**。
We felt a bit uncomfortable slumming because it seemed disrespectful.
我們覺得**獵奇式參觀貧民區**有一點不自在,因為好像對當地人不尊重。
He joked about slumming with us for the weekend, but he really liked the simpler things.
他開玩笑說週末要和我們**窮遊**,其實他很喜歡簡單的生活。