gap between the rich and the poor — the difference in wealth, income, or economic opportunity between wealthy and poor people in society
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the difference in wealth, income, or economic opportunity between wealthy and poor people in society
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡæp bɪˈtwin ðə rɪtʃ ænd ðə pʊr/
Korean meaning: 사회에서 부유한 사람들과 가난한 사람들 사이의 부, 소득, 경제적 기회의 차이
Korean pronunciation: **갭** 비**트윈** 더 **리치** 앤드 더 **푸어**
Example Sentences
- My wallet and Jeff Bezos's bank account perfectly illustrate the gap between the rich and the poor.
- Government policies should focus on reducing the gap between the rich and the poor through progressive taxation.
- The gap between the rich and the poor in this country is so wide, you'd need a telescope to see across it.
gap between the rich and the poor
NOUN//ɡæp bɪˈtwin ðə rɪtʃ ænd ðə pʊr//
the difference in wealth, income, or economic opportunity between wealthy and poor people in society
the difference in wealth, income, or economic opportunity between wealthy and poor people in society
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The rich hold the map, while the poor fall in the trap!
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Origin
Gap은 고대 북유럽어에서 '열린 공간'을 뜻하는 말에서 유래했고, rich는 고대 게르만어의 '권력을 가진'이라는 뜻에서 나왔으며, poor는 라틴어 'pauper'(적은)에서 발전했습니다. 이 표현은 20세기 사회학에서 경제적 불평등을 논할 때 널리 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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“My wallet and Jeff Bezos's bank account perfectly illustrate the gap between the rich and the poor.”
“Government policies should focus on reducing the gap between the rich and the poor through progressive taxation.”
“The gap between the rich and the poor in this country is so wide, you'd need a telescope to see across it.”
“Education is often seen as a key factor in bridging the gap between the rich and the poor.”
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