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源自中古英语 'ruth'(怜悯)+ 后缀 '-less'(无),字面意思是'没有怜悯'。
❶ 形容人或行为冷酷无情,为了达到目的不择手段,完全不顾及他人的感受或痛苦。
“The ruthless dictator eliminated all his political opponents.”
(这位冷酷无情的独裁者铲除了所有政治对手。)
“She was ruthless in her pursuit of success, even if it meant stepping on others.”
(她为了追求成功不择手段,甚至不惜踩着别人往上爬。)
ruthless efficiency — 形容做事极其高效且不顾及人情或道德约束,通常用于描述组织或系统。
“The factory operated with ruthless efficiency, maximizing output at all costs.”
(这家工厂以冷酷无情的效率运作,不惜一切代价最大化产出。)