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cutthroat

UK //ˈkʌtθrəʊt//US //ˈkʌtθroʊt//

词源

源自16世纪英语,字面意思是'割喉者'(cut + throat),最初指暴力罪犯,后来引申为形容词描述残酷无情的竞争。

adjective

❶ 形容竞争极其激烈、残酷无情的情况,参与者为了成功不惜采取任何手段,甚至伤害他人。

“The fashion industry is known for its cutthroat competition.”

(时尚行业以其残酷无情的竞争而闻名。)

“He couldn't survive in the cutthroat world of corporate finance.”

(他在企业金融这个残酷无情的世界里无法生存。)

同义词:ruthless, merciless, dog-eat-dog, fierce, intense

noun

❶ 指一个残忍无情的人,特别是指杀手或暴力罪犯。这个用法源于字面意思'割喉者'。

“The old western movie featured a gang of cutthroats terrorizing a small town.”

(这部老西部片讲述了一群暴徒恐吓一个小镇的故事。)

“Pirates were often depicted as drunken cutthroats in historical accounts.”

(在历史记载中,海盗经常被描述为醉醺醺的暴徒。)

同义词:killer, murderer, assassin, thug, ruffian

常见短语

cutthroat competition — 指商业或职业领域中极其激烈、不择手段的竞争环境,参与者可能采取各种手段来击败对手。

“The smartphone market is characterized by cutthroat competition among major brands.”

(智能手机市场的特点是各大品牌之间残酷无情的竞争。)

cutthroat razor — 一种传统的剃须刀,有着可折叠的锋利刀片,需要很高技巧使用,因其危险性而得名。

“The barber still uses a vintage cutthroat razor for traditional shaves.”

(理发师仍然使用老式直剃刀提供传统刮脸服务。)