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disruptive

UK //dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv//US //dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'disrumpere'(打破),由 dis-(分开)和 rumpere(打破)组成,16世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指打破常规或造成混乱的,常用于描述技术、行为等对现有体系产生重大冲击或改变。

“The disruptive technology changed the entire industry.”

(这项颠覆性技术彻底改变了整个行业。)

“His disruptive behavior in class annoyed the teacher.”

(他在课堂上捣乱的行为惹恼了老师。)

同义词:disturbing, troublesome, revolutionary

常见短语

disruptive innovation — 指彻底改变市场或行业运作方式的新产品或技术,通常取代现有解决方案。

“Smartphones were a disruptive innovation that made traditional mobile phones obsolete.”

(智能手机是一项颠覆性创新,使得传统手机被淘汰。)