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.
他們只能買得起三等車票。
Used for sending mail like advertisements in the US.
The brochure was sent as third-class mail to save costs.
為了節省成本,宣傳冊被作為三等郵件發送。
The lowest degree awarded by a British university.
He graduated with a third-class degree in history.
他以歷史三等學位畢業。
Treated as less important or of lower status.
They felt like third-class citizens in their own country.
在他們自己的國家,他們感覺自己像三等公民。