Twilight zone
n. 城市贫穷地区
📖 牛津释义
twilight zone
(a) inner city area where the buildings are dilapidated （建筑物破旧的）内城区.
(b) uncertain area or condition between others that are more clearly defined （介於界限分明的两者之间的）过渡区域, 模糊状态
Wrestling is in a twilight zone between sport and entertainment. 摔交是介於运动和娱乐两者之间的活动.
🧩 词语组成解析
zone
[zon]
n. 地带;区域，范围;地区，时区;[物]晶带;
vt. 划分成带;用带子围绕;
vi. 分成区，分成地带;
🗣️ 情景例句
Nice to meet you, Alexandra.
很高兴见到你， Alexandra。
Don't forget to put stamps on your letter.
别忘了贴邮票。
The writer stated that Rastus was in safe hands and would be returned immediately if Mrs.Ramsay paid a ransom of $1,000.
写信人声称拉斯特斯安然无恙，只要拉姆齐太太愿意支付1，000 英镑赎金，可以立即将猫送还。