中英词典
形容词
gouging (形容词): 价格过高的;剥削性的
名词
gouging (名词): 敲竹杠;剥削行为
词语辨析
gouging和exploitative都有剥削的意味,但gouging通常指的是价格过高,而exploitative则更广泛,可以指各种剥削行为。
词汇扩充
gouger (名词): 敲竹杠者
price gouging (名词): 价格过高
近义词
exploitative, profiteering, overcharging
反义词
fair pricing, reasonable pricing
柯林斯词典
gouging (名词): 敲竹杠行为
gouging (形容词): 价格过高的
牛津词典
gouging (名词): 敲竹杠;抠门行为
gouging (形容词): 敲竹杠的;剥削性的
用法
这个词通常用来描述价格过高的行为,特别是在紧急情况下。它也可以用来形容剥削性的行为。
相关例句
They were accused of gouging customers with exorbitant prices during the hurricane. (他们被指控在飓风期间向顾客敲竹杠,标价过高。)
Some companies engaged in price gouging after the earthquake, taking advantage of the high demand for essential goods. (地震后,一些公司贩卖必需品时敲竹杠,利用了需求旺盛的局面。)
The government introduced measures to prevent gouging during times of crisis. (政府出台了措施,防止在危机时期敲竹杠。)
The gouging prices of the concert tickets left many fans feeling exploited. (音乐会门票的高价让许多粉丝感到被剥削。)
He was known as a gouger, always looking for ways to make a quick profit. (他以敲竹杠而闻名,总是寻找赚快钱的办法。)
She accused the company of gouging its employees by paying them well below the minimum wage. (她指责该公司以远低于最低工资的水平支付员工工资,剥削了他们。)
The government should take action against price gouging to protect consumers. (政府应该采取行动打击敲竹杠行为,保护消费者。)
During the crisis, some retailers engaged in gouging, charging excessively for basic necessities. (在危机期间,一些零售商贩卖基本生活必需品时敲竹杠,收费过高。)
The company was accused of gouging its customers by raising prices without any justification. (该公司被指控无故提高价格,敲竹杠顾客。)
He was known for his gouging behavior, always trying to take advantage of others. (他因其敲竹杠行为而出名,总是试图占别人的便宜。)
After the disaster, there were reports of price gouging in the affected areas. (灾后,有报道称受灾地区出现了敲竹杠现象。)
The government has implemented strict measures to prevent gouging and protect consumers. (政府已采取严格措施,防止敲竹杠,保护消费者。)
She accused the landlord of gouging her by raising the rent significantly. (她指责房东大幅提高房租,敲竹杠她。)
Price gouging is illegal and unethical. (敲竹杠是违法和不道德的。)
The company's gouging practices were exposed by investigative journalists. (调查记者揭露了该公司的剥削行为。)
During the crisis, some businesses took advantage of the situation and engaged in gouging. (在危机期间,一些企业利用形势敲竹杠。)
She felt like she was being gouged when she saw the prices of the concert tickets. (当她看到音乐会门票的价格时,感觉自己被敲竹杠了。)
Price gouging is a serious issue that needs to be addressed by regulations. (敲竹杠是一个需要通过法规解决的严重问题。)
The company was fined for engaging in price gouging practices. (该公司因从事敲竹杠行为而被罚款。)
The gouging behavior of some companies during the pandemic was widely condemned. (疫情期间一些企业的剥削行为受到了广泛谴责。)
Customers were outraged by the price gouging at the gas stations during the fuel shortage. (燃油短缺期间加油站的敲竹杠行为激起了顾客的愤怒。)