cut-throat UK ['kʌt.θrəʊt] US [-θroʊt] mainly UK (US also cutthroat) adjective ■not involving considering or worrying about any harm caused to others; fierce 激烈的;残酷无情的;不择手段的•the cut-throat world of journalism竞争激烈的新闻界 •The advertising world can be a very cut-throat business.广告行业的竞争会相当残酷。 |