gutter

n.

1. (路边)排水沟, 阴沟
   • There's a cigarette packet thrown into the gutter.
     阴沟里有个香烟盒。
2. (屋顶的)天沟, 檐槽
3. 贫贱的境地, 贫民窟, 贫穷地区
   • He picked her out of the gutter and made her a great lady.
     他使她脱离贫苦生活, 并成为贵妇。