
undercut
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。)
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。)
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。)