“弱势团体”常见的英文表达有 “disadvantaged groups” 或 “vulnerable groups”。
disadvantaged groups:侧重于强调这些群体在社会资源、经济条件、教育机会等方面处于不利地位,例如:“The government should provide more support for the disadvantaged groups.”(政府应该为弱势群体提供更多支持。)
vulnerable groups:更强调这些群体容易受到伤害、剥削或处于危险之中,比如:“We need to pay special attention to the vulnerable groups in society.”(我们需要特别关注社会中的弱势群体。 )