ruthless
/ˈruːθləs/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6835 in the learning path
冷酷无情的；残忍的
Definitions
adj. Determined to succeed without caring about harm caused to others.
冷酷无情的；残忍的
Example
The ruthless landlord evicted the family without any warning.
那个冷酷无情的房东毫无预警地赶走了这家人。
Ruthless competition may encourage companies to cut labour costs at the expense of employee welfare.
残酷的竞争可能促使企业以牺牲员工福利为代价来削减用工成本。
Collocations
- ruthless competition
- ruthless ambition
- a ruthless leader
Word family
- ruthlessly (adv.)
- ruthlessness (n.)
Synonyms
- merciless
- pitiless
- relentless
Antonyms
- compassionate
- merciful
Usage tip
比strict更强，强调为达目的而不顾他人感受或利益。
FAQ
- What does ruthless mean?
- Determined to succeed without caring about harm caused to others.
- How is ruthless pronounced?
- UK /ˈruːθləs/, US /ˈruːθləs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
