cutthroat
US /ˈkʌt.θroʊt/
UK /ˈkʌt.θrəʊt/
形容词
竞争激烈的, 残酷的, 无情的
fierce and intense competition or rivalry, in which people are willing to harm others to succeed
示例:
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The advertising industry is a cutthroat business.
广告业是一个竞争激烈的行业。
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They operate in a cutthroat market where only the strongest survive.
他们在一个只有强者才能生存的竞争激烈的市场中运作。