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undercut

UK //ˌʌn.dəˈkʌt//US //ˌʌn.dɚˈkʌt//

词源

源自中古英语 'undercutten',由 'under-'(下方)和 'cut'(切割)组成,最初指从下方切割或攻击。

verb

❶ 以低于竞争对手的价格出售商品或服务,通常是为了抢占市场份额或削弱对手。

“The new store undercut all the local businesses by offering lower prices.”

(这家新店通过提供更低的价格,削弱了所有本地企业的竞争力。)

“They undercut their rivals by 20% to attract more customers.”

(他们以低于竞争对手20%的价格吸引更多顾客。)

❶ 暗中破坏或削弱某人或某事的稳定性、信誉或成功。

“His constant criticism undercut her confidence.”

(他不断的批评削弱了她的自信心。)

“The scandal undercut the politician's reputation.”

(这桩丑闻损害了这位政治家的声誉。)

同义词:undermine, undercut, sabotage, weaken, undermine

noun

❶ 在商业或竞争中,以低于市场价格出售的行为或策略。

“The undercut by foreign companies hurt local industries.”

(外国公司的低价策略损害了本地产业。)

“Their aggressive undercut forced smaller businesses to close.”

(他们激进的低价策略迫使小企业倒闭。)

❶ 在体育或格斗中,一种从下方攻击对手的动作或技巧。

“The boxer used an undercut to knock out his opponent.”

(这位拳击手用一记下勾拳击倒了对手。)

“His undercut was quick and unexpected.”

(他的下勾拳又快又出其不意。)

同义词:undermining, price cut, undercutting, cheapening, discounting

常见短语

undercut the competition — 通过降低价格或提供更好的条件来削弱竞争对手的优势。

“The new airline undercut the competition by offering cheaper tickets.”

(这家新航空公司通过提供更便宜的机票削弱了竞争对手的优势。)

undercut someone's authority — 通过言行削弱某人的权威或影响力。

“His constant interruptions undercut the manager's authority.”

(他不断的插话削弱了经理的权威。)