| 单词 | food stamp |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfood stamp food stamp n. North American a voucher (now often delivered in electronic form) exchangeable for food, sold or given by the government to those on a low income. ΘΚΠ society > society and the community > social attitudes > philanthropy > [noun] > social service provided by (local) government > benefit provided by state > specific sick(ness benefit1875 disability benefit1886 sickness allowance1891 maternity benefit1911 sickness insurance1911 unemployment benefit1933 food stamp1939 attendance allowance1969 unemployment1976 Jobseeker's Allowance1993 1939 Wall St. Jrnl. 7 Mar. 1 (headline) Surplus disposal details announced; plans include issuance of food stamps or certificates of two different types. 1962 Economist 28 Apr. 363/2 The 146,000 certified [American] needy now receiving food-stamps. 1989 Toronto Star 21 Dec. a7 There is some fear that money intended for food could end up going to rent,..and one suggestion being discussed is food stamps. 2007 Washington Post 22 Oct. a23 Hunger activists have been championing improvements in the food stamp program since the last farm bill passed. < as lemmas |
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