01　be stuck in low-paying, unstable work

用法解析

stuck在这里是形容词，意思是“卡住，困住”，be stuck in low-paying, unstable work即“被困在低薪且不稳定的工作中”。该短语可以用来描述穷人所处的困境。

实用语境

What do you think are some of the main causes of poverty?

你认为造成贫穷的原因有哪些？

I think one of the main causes of poverty is the lack of access to education and job opportunities. Many people who live in poverty don’t have the skills or education needed to get well-paying jobs, so they’re stuck in low-paying, unstable work. Another cause is the high cost of living, especially in urban areas. Housing, food, and healthcare can be very expensive, making it difficult for people to make ends meet.

我认为造成贫穷的一个主要原因是缺乏教育和就业机会。许多生活贫困的人没有获得高薪工作所需的技能或教育，因此他们只能被困在低薪、不稳定的工作当中（be stuck in low-paying, unstable work）。另一个原因是生活成本高，尤其是在城市地区。住房、食品和医疗非常昂贵，使人们难以维持生计。