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undercuts

UK //ˈʌndəkʌts//US //ˈʌndərkʌts//

词源

源自中古英语 'undercutten',由 'under-'(低于)和 'cut'(削减)组成,字面意思是“从下方削减”。

verb

❶ 以低于竞争对手的价格出售商品或服务,通过低价策略削弱对方的市场地位。

“The new store undercuts local businesses by selling at half the price.”

(这家新店以半价销售,削弱了本地企业的竞争力。)

“Online retailers often undercut traditional shops with lower prices.”

(网络零售商经常用更低的价格削弱传统商店。)

❶ 暗中破坏或削弱某事物,使其效果或影响力降低。

“His constant criticism undercuts her confidence.”

(他不断的批评削弱了她的信心。)

“The scandal undercuts the politician's credibility.”

(丑闻削弱了这位政治家的可信度。)

同义词:undermine, weaken, sabotage, undermine, erode

noun

❶ 在商业中,指以低于市场价格出售商品或服务的策略。

“The undercut by new competitors forced prices down.”

(新竞争对手的低价策略迫使价格下降。)

“Their undercut of 20% attracted many customers.”

(他们20%的降价吸引了许多顾客。)

同义词:price cut, discount, reduction, markdown, slash

常见短语

undercut the competition — 通过低价或其他策略削弱竞争对手的优势,常用于商业或市场竞争中。

“The company undercut the competition by launching a cheaper product line.”

(该公司通过推出更便宜的产品线削弱了竞争对手。)