释义 |
social fundˈsocial ˌfund noun [countable usually singular] British English - About 245,000 people receive community care grants through the social fund and one million get crisis loans.
- Cold Weather Payments are also made from the social fund.
- His fingerprints are also to be found on the introduction of the hated social fund.
- She has two children under five and has just £50 to spend as she is currently paying off a social fund loan.
- The social fund has given extensive help to people in real need.
- The average social fund grant for furniture in 1990-1 was £377, excluding grants for washing machines.
money that is used to help people with social problems, such as family problems or money problems |