他的父母属于中低阶层，都在当地的工厂担任技术工人。

His parents belong to the ___lower-middle class, both working as skilled laborers at the local factory.

这家酒店被评为中等偏下档次，比经济型好些但够不上豪华。

This hotel was rated as ___lower-middle class, better than budget but not luxurious.