early 14c., from reuthe "pity, compassion" (see ruth) + -less. Ruthful (early 13c.) has fallen from use since late 17c. except as a deliberate archaism. Related: Ruthlessly; ruthlessness.
雙語例句
1. Successfully merging two banks requires a fast and ruthless attack on costs.
成功合并兩家銀行需要堅決快速地著手解決費用問題。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The late newspaper tycoon is condemned for his ruthless treatment of employees.
已故的報業大亨因為殘忍地對待員工而遭到譴責。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Her lawyers have been ruthless in thrashing out a divorce settlement.
她的律師在討論離婚協議的過程中表現得非常堅決。
來自柯林斯例句
4. He had the ruthless streak necessary to carry him into the Cabinet.
他具有進入內閣所必需的冷酷性格。
來自柯林斯例句
5. He also criticised the evictions for being violent and ruthless.