cutthroat competition

基本解释

University students are confronted with cutthroat competition after graduation.
大学生毕业后面临着恶性竞争。
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IN TODAY S high-pressure world of global markets, cutthroat competition, and mass production, many people do not look forward to going to work each day.
当今世界，全球市场一体化，竞争激烈，工作单调，许多人对于每天上班工作都提不起劲。

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