third-class
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/ˌθɜːrd ˈklæs/
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/ˌθɜːd ˈklɑːs/
The lowest quality of service, usually for transportation like trains or ships.
They could only afford third-class tickets on the train.
他们只能买得起三等车厢的火车票。
Used for sending mail like advertisements in the US.
The brochure was sent as third-class mail to save costs.
为了节省成本,宣传册被作为三等邮件发送。
The lowest degree awarded by a British university.
He graduated with a third-class degree in history.
他以历史三等学位毕业。
Treated as less important or of lower status.
They felt like third-class citizens in their own country.
在他们自己的国家,他们感觉自己像三等公民。