hardship
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/ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
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/ˈhɑːdʃɪp/
a very hard time when you don't have what you need to live well
Many families face hardship when they lose their jobs and struggle to pay for food and housing.
许多家庭在失业后难以支付食物和住房费用时面临艰难时期。