cutthroat

[英] [ˈkʌtˌθrəʊt] [美] [ˈkʌtˌθrot] 生词本

adj.

n.

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  • 英英释义

1. ADJ-GRADED 竞争激烈的;残酷无情的 If you describe a situation as cut-throat, you mean that the people or companies involved all want success and do not care if they harm each other in getting it. 
  • ...the cut-throat competition in personal computers.

    个人电脑市场上残酷无情的竞争

  • ...the cut-throat world of international finance.

    竞争激烈的国际金融界

Noun

1. someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat

Adjective

1. ruthless in competition;

  • "cutthroat competition"
  • "bowelless readiness to take advantage"

2. capable of or conducive to bloodshed;

  • "a cutthroat rogue"
  • "a homicidal rage"
  • "murderous thugs"