cutthroat

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n. someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat
s. ruthless in competition

n. 凶手, 谋杀者
a. 杀人的, 残酷的

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cutthroat 由 cut（切）和 throat（喉咙）组成，字面意思是“切喉”，引申为无情的竞争或残酷。

例句

1. The cutthroat competition in the market makes it hard for new businesses to succeed.

市场上激烈的竞争使得新企业难以成功。

2. He decided to leave the cutthroat world of corporate finance for a quieter life.

他决定离开竞争激烈的企业金融领域，追求更安静的生活。

3. In a cutthroat environment, only the strongest will survive.

在一个竞争激烈的环境中，只有最强者才能生存。