rat race

短语

[电] 环形导波管

发音

CA /ˈɹæt ˌɹeɪs/
UK /ˈɹæt ˌɹeɪs/
US /ˈɹæt ˌɹeɪs/
AU /ˈɹæt ˌɹæɪs/

词形变化

rat races 复数

别名

rat-race

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An activity or situation which is congested with participants and which is hectic or tedious, especially in the context of a busy, modern urban lifestyle.

    忙乱的活动

    非正式
  2. 2.

    The busy, modern urban lifestyle itself, especially when seen as a competition for wealth or power.

    内卷

    引申义
  3. 3.

    Inconsiderate or unfair competition, where the competitors are willing to use any means to win.

    恶性竞争

    商务 金融 政治

词汇关系

名词

上位词 2

routine modus operandi

词源

From rat + race.

来源：wiktionary