
undercuts
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。)
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。)
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。)